Welcome from the Head

Welcome to St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy!

^{We have an enthusiastic, highly motivated staff committed to a caring, child-centred ethos. We offer skilled teaching, an  exciting knowledge based curriculum and high academic standards, as well as concentrating on the education of the whole child. We cater for each child’s needs within a Christian family context of firm, yet sensitive guidance. We know that EVERY child can achieve, and through good teaching and learning and the partnerships we build with parents and the wider community, our children leave school as confident, able learners equipped with the skills and knowledge to continue their lifelong learning journey.}

Education is a partnership between home and school and we place a great deal of emphasis on our partnership with parents/carers.

We believe that children learn best when home and school work together for their benefit. When your child starts school,

that is not where your job ends and ours begins. It is where our job begins and yours continues!

As part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we belong to a family of schools working in partnership to support the faith,

academic and social development of all our pupils.

From Nursery Class to Year Six, all our children and their families area vital part of the school community, together with staff,

governors and parishioners from St Mary’s Church (Marple Bridge) and Holy Spirit Church (Marple).

I am delighted to be a part of it – and see it as a great privilege to be leading this vibrant place of learning!

I invite you to join our community focused on giving children the best possible start to life.

Mr John Nish

Headteacher