St Francis' Catholic Primary School

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St. Francis' Catholic Primary School opened in 1979 with a roll of 48 pupils. We celebrated our Silver Jubilee in 2004. The official ceremony of dedication to St. Francis of Assisi was conducted by the Right Reverend Mervyn Alexander, D.D., Bishop of Clifton, on the feast of St. Francis, 4th October 1980. The school has continued to grow steadily and is now well established, serving the parishes of St. Francis Nailsea, and The Immaculate Conception, Clevedon.

The school is situated in tree-lined grounds, which have been landscaped and planned in a most pleasing manner. A sports field lies to the rear of the building and there are two paved play areas. The school building houses an assembly hall, seven classrooms each with an interactive whiteboard, a role-play area, practical areas for various activities, music room and a library. In the centre of the building is situated an ICT suite containing twenty-three networked computers, with full internet facilities. There is also an outdoor paved courtyard. Great efforts have been made by the staff , parents and governors to bring the fabric of the building to the highest standards. Our most recent improvements have been a bicycle shed, purchase of large playground equipment and an all weather pathway linking the school to the nearby Trendlewood estate.

Our school aims are stated in the Mission Statement through which, we endeavour to provide a high standard of education for the children of Catholic and other practising Christian families, within the school’s catchment area.

Vision Statement:

Ensuring an excellent, child centred education, within a Christ centred philosophy

Mission Statement

Through our Catholic/Christian Faith, we will aim to:- 

• Develop and deepen a loving relationship with God through prayer, meditation and study
• Help each individual to become an active witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ in the school, home and wider community, respecting the rights and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual

 Through our Learning and Teaching, we will aim to:- 

• Strive for excellence and high achievement in all we do by providing a stimulating, appropriate, broad and balanced curriculum that is relevant and challenging to each individual
• Develop study skills and attitudes that will encourage a thirst for lifelong learning
• Help the children to discover and develop their individual talents so that they may be fulfilled and affirmed
• Be a self-evaluating school

 Through professional development, we will aim to:- 

• Provide all members of staff with training opportunities that will enhance their personal skills, knowledge and confidence enabling them to have a positive impact on St. Francis’ and the wider community of schools.

 Through the school community, we will aim to:- 

• Continue to nurture the strong partnership between pupils, staff, parents, and governors which will reflect the high expectations to which we all will aspire.
• Foster positive links between the school, the parishes and the wider community.

Through the fabric of the school,   we will aim to:- 

• To ensure that the fabric of the building and the surrounding grounds, fully supports and enhances our teaching and learning opportunities
• Ensure that the building is safe and well maintained