Saint Peter's (Aided) Church of England Primary School is a co-educational establishment for children between the ages of 3 and 11.

The school opened in 1834 and moved to its present premises in 1903. We have a 35 place nursery class and 11 other classes from Reception to Year 6. We are allowed to admit 42 pupils into each year group. Classes are arranged according to age and the average class size is 25.

As an Aided church school we have close links with the Parish Church of Saint Peter. Members of the clergy regularly take assemblies and services are also held in the church.

Mission statement

As a Church school we are part of the witness of the Church in service to the community. We aim to provide a Christian foundation, based on the traditional Anglican doctrine, through which our children can discover a faith on which to build their lives.

We aim to provide our children with the opportunity to fully develop their abilities and skills in all areas of the curriculum, with a special emphasis on the moral, spiritual and social aspects of school life.

We aim to develop an effective and positive partnership between home, school and the Church and encourage a sense of worth in everybody involved in the school community.

Summary of Curriculum Aims

The following is a summary of our statement of curriculum aims. We want our children to;

Z develop an enjoyment of the learning process

Z experience school as a caring, supportive learning environment

Z acquire reasoned attitudes, values and beliefs

Z respect other people's religious, cultural and moral values

Z experience responsibility, develop negotiating skills and exercise judgement

Z understand the world in which they live and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations

Z appreciate human achievement through the study of major areas of knowledge and experience including language and literacy, mathematics, art,

music, science, technology and physical pursuits

Z develop lively inquiring minds capable of independent thought

Z develop the ability to question and argue rationally

Z apply themselves to tasks

Z acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare themselves for life in a democratic society