Dear Parents and Carers,

I am delighted to warmly welcome you to St Michael and St John’s RC Primary School. I hope our website provides a helpful insight into our school and offers a true sense of our caring and vibrant community.

St Michael and St John’s is a nurturing Catholic community where our mission is at the heart of everything we do:

“Following the example of Jesus, together we learn, love and respect one another to be the best we can be.”

We are proud to be a school where every child is known, valued and supported. Inspectors described St Michael and St John’s as “a welcoming place to be,” where “pupils are friendly and respectful” and “feel cared for and safe.”

Visitors often comment on our warm, inclusive ethos, and you are very welcome to come and experience this for yourself.

Children’s behaviour, attitudes and personal development are key strengths of our school. Together, these make St Michael and St John’s a very special place where children thrive and fully embrace the wide range of opportunities available to them. Inspectors recognised “outstanding behaviour and moral development,” noting the respect and care shown by pupils towards one another and the wider community. We are particularly proud of how our pupils take on responsibility, whether through leadership roles or by supporting younger children.

Our dedicated staff work closely together to ensure that all pupils, including those with SEND, are supported to succeed. Inspectors acknowledged that “pupils with SEND access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers” and are well supported to achieve their potential.

As Headteacher, I am committed to working in partnership with families to ensure a safe, happy and purposeful environment where everyone is encouraged and supported to give their very best. At St Michael and St John’s, each child is recognised as an individual, with their talents nurtured and celebrated. Inspectors noted that “pupils benefit from positive relationships, feel safe and demonstrate high attitudes to learning, confidence and respect.”

It is both a privilege and a joy to lead our school. As a parent myself, I understand how important it is to feel confident that your child is happy, safe and well cared for. At St Michael and St John’s, we are committed to ensuring every child flourishes and develops into a confident, responsible citizen, aware of their role in the wider world.

If you are already part of our school family, thank you for your continued support. If you are considering joining us, I warmly invite you to visit and experience our community firsthand.

Kind regards,
Mrs Z. M. Mabbott
Headteacher