Our Curriculum

“A caring Catholic community centred on Christ, developing the gifts and talents of each person in order to love and serve God, others and themselves.”

Nurturing the Whole Child 

At Our Lady & St John, we are committed to promoting the personal development of every child. We seek to nurture each pupil’s intellectual, artistic, spiritual, practical, social, and physical gifts, recognising that every child is unique and created in the image of God. 

Our mission—to be a caring Catholic community centred on Christ—guides everything we do. We aim to bring our pupils to a living knowledge and love of Christ and our Catholic faith, enriching them through the beauty of our liturgy, traditions, and Gospel values. In this way, our pupils learn to act with **Faith, Truth, Unity, Justice, Forgiveness, and Industry**.

A Curriculum for All 

Our curriculum is designed to equip pupils with the essential skills of literacy, numeracy, and communication, enabling them to achieve academic success and personal growth. 

In a community with a high proportion of disadvantaged pupils and many international new arrivals, we place a particular emphasis on developing English language skills. This ensures that every learner can access the full breadth of our curriculum and thrive both academically and socially. 

We seek to inspire curiosity and imagination, helping pupils become confident, independent thinkers who know their individuality is valued.

We aim to close gaps in achievement and opportunity, ensuring that all pupils—whatever their background or ability—can reach their God-given potential.

A Safe and Caring Community 

We want every child at Our Lady & St John to feel safe, happy, and successful. Our inclusive and supportive environment helps pupils to build self-confidence, resilience, and respect for others. 

We promote understanding, tolerance, and compassion, preparing pupils to live and work with others in adult life. 

Our Catholic ethos underpins a community in which all are welcomed and valued, and where diversity is celebrated as a strength.

Preparing for the Future 

Alongside academic achievement, we develop the skills and values that prepare our pupils for life beyond school. We encourage initiative, responsibility, teamwork, and leadership -qualities that are essential for success in further education, employment, and citizenship. 

We strive to form young people who will go into the world as compassionate, capable, and confident individuals, ready to serve God, others, and themselves in the spirit of our school mission.