St Christopher’s RC Primary & Nursery School

Welcome

'Together in Faith, Friendship, Kindness and Courage'

A warm welcome to St Christopher's RC Primary. Ours is a friendly school serving the families and children of Ashton-under-Lyne, in the diocese of Salford. We pride ourselves on the high expectations we have for our children and the high-quality education we offer. 

We are proud of our achievements. In 2023 we scored the highest results in Tameside in KS2 reading, writing and mathematics. Nationally we were in the top 3% of schools in the country. We encourage you to read our latest Ofsted report (December 2023)  in our "key information" section. We were awarded Outstanding for Behaviour and Personal Development. Our EYFS department (Nursery and Reception) was also awarded Outstanding. 

There are four core values that are embedded in all that we do: Faith, Friendship, Kindness and Courage. We instil a sense of faith in the children, encouraging them to reflect on the way they live their life. We encourage them to learn from gospel stories about Jesus and be giving of themselves to others and show kindness every day. We actively support a number of charities: Cornerstones, Willow Wood and CAFOD. 

Our rich and exciting curriculum ensures that all children have an opportunity to discover the talents they have. We offer stimulating topics that enable the children to develop the skills they need to be confident, motivated and successful learners in the future. We ensure that children have the best approach to work by teaching them about the importance of having a positive mental attitude and resilience. We encourage them to pursue a healthy lifestyle so that they enjoy life to the full.  

We teach the children to have the courage to be resilient learners and to think positively. The school follows Paul Magee's, "SUMO for Schools" programme (Stop, Understand, Move On) approach to mental health. We also teach our children to be responsible citizens and to respect other people in our community, their values and their cultures.

We offer a dedicated team of staff who have extremely high expectations and standards for the children. They are committed to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. We strive to develop confident, self-assured, positive young people who love to learn, contribute and achieve. Academic performance is something we pride ourselves on, but of equal importance to us is a child's emotional development.

The best way to experience our warm and friendly school is by coming to spend time with us. If you are considering St Christopher's Primary and Nursery school for your child, I would urge you to do this. Please call the office for an appointment or ask for an information pack. 

I look forward to meeting you.  

Ian Noone,
Headteacher