Achieving Ambitions
We guide our pupils on to the path to achieving their ambitions.
On their journey they Love one another, Learn to achieve excellence, Laugh through enriching experiences and Live life to the full
You may find this information in other relevant sections, and these are signposted on this page.
About our school
Contact Details
Headteacher: Sarah Clayton Deputy Headteacher: Nicola Ryan
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Church Road
Portslade
BN41 1LB
Tel: 01273 418416
All queries or to arrange a visit please email: office@stmarys.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Designated Safeguarding Lead and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo): Carl Gendre
Admissions Arrangements
Please contact our school office: office@stmarys.brighton-hove.sch.uk or 01273 418416 to arrange a visit and guided tour of our school.
School Uniform
Uniform at St Mary’s is an important part of instilling pride and high expectations, protecting students and supporting effective teaching and learning.
Our most recent Ofsted Report
Ofsted Previous Reports
Section 48 Report – Worship and Religious Education
Key Stage 2 Data
We are currently not required to publish our end of key stage 2 results for the academic year 2021-2022 on our website, as the Secretary of State will not be publishing this data for maintained schools. Please see the link to our performance measures published in the 2018-2019 academic year.
Performance Tables
The government have archived KS2 data from the 2018 to 2019 academic year because they recognise that the data from that year may no longer reflect current performance. The link below will allow you to compare our school performance with similar schools at that time.
School Day Hours
We open the school gates at 8.40am and start the day with quiet reading in class. All children must be registered by 8.50am and ready to start the school day.
Reception and Key Stage 1
| School Starts | Morning Break Time | Lunch Time | School Finishes |
| 8.50am | 10.30-10.45am | 12.00-13.00pm | 15.10pm |
Key Stage 2
| School Starts | Morning Break Time | Lunch Time | School Finishes |
| 8.50am | 10.30-10.45am | 12.15-13.10pm | 15.10pm |
Curriculum Vision
Please click the link to our Curriculum Vision: Achieving Ambitions.
Curriculum Overview
Please click the link to our Whole School Curriculum Overview.
Phonics
Please see the link below to our DfE validated phonics teaching programme ‘Rocket Phonics’.
Remote Education
The link details what to expect from remote learning should there be national or local restrictions placed on school attendance. As well as our remote Learning Policy, the link will aid you in accessing our online learning platform; SeeSaw.
Subject Progression
Please click the link to our Progression of Skills, Knowledge and Vocabulary documents.
GDPR
Please click the tabs below for an updated privacy notice (following the introduction of new General Data Protection Regulations [GDPR] 25th May 2018) explaining how we use information about children and parents/carers.
Behaviour Policy
Our behaviour policy includes sanctions and rewards, but is also based on the key Christian principle of forgiveness, the importance of apology and reparation, and the opportunity for a new start.
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Safeguarding children and young people is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play. This policy sets out the steps we take to safeguarding everyone at our school.
Pupil Premium Funding
The pupil premium grant is additional funding for publicly funded schools in England. It’s a school-level grant that gives schools extra resources to help them meet challenges, including those arising from deprivation.
PE and Sports Premium Funding
PE and Sports Premium Funding allows us to make additional and sustainable improvements to the quality of the PE, physical activity and sport offered in addition to our core budgets. This report details how we used the PE and Sports fund in the previous year.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
We believe we are an inclusive school where every member of staff, and member of our governing board, strives to ensure that our children enjoy their learning and fulfill their potential. For children with SEND needs this may include additional support and provision.
Please click the link below to find out more.
Equalities Duty
The Equality Act 2010: advice for schools outlines our responsibility to equality. The Equality Act 2010 replaced all existing equality legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act. Please see the link below to our Equality Policy Plan to demonstrate our compliance to upholding equality for all. Please read our Equalities Policy to find out how we aim to ensure this.
Accessibility Plan
The Equality Act 2010: advice for schools outlines our responsibility to equality. It is a requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that all schools have an Accessibility Plan. The Equality Act 2010 replaced all existing equality legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act. Please see the link below to our Accessibility Plan to demonstrate our compliance to upholding equality for all.
Governors Information
Governors are responsible for the strategic direction of the school and for maintaining high educational standards. Our governors are volunteers who support the school in Achieving Ambitions. Please click the link below to find out more.
Financial Information
From September 2020 all schools are required to publish how many people in our organisation earn over £100,000 and also a link to our page on the Government financial benchmarking service. We have no employees in our organisation who earn £100,000.
Charging and Remissions
This charging policy has been compiled in line with Department for Education (DfE) requirements and in accordance with s449-462 of the Education Act 1996 and guidance issued by the DfE dated November 2013. All education during school hours is free.
Values and Ethos
Our school ethos and catholic values are incredibly important to us as they guide us on our journey to Achieving Ambitions. It is only by entering our school that you will see our Ethos, Values and Mission Statement in action.
Complaints Procedure
It is in everyone’s interest that concerns and complaints are resolved as quickly as possible. We welcome any feedback that helps us improve and all issues will be dealt with fairly and sensitively.
Should you require any further information, or paper copies of any policies or information displayed on our website, please contact the school office: office@stmarys.brighton-hove.sch.uk
