Our Mission Statement

The mission of St Anselm’s Catholic School is to foster the development of all students, enabling them to achieve their full academic, spiritual, and social potential.  The school strives to fulfil this mission within a Catholic community, where everyone shares a vision grounded in the Gospel values of love, hope, charity, justice, and peace. 

This vision is most evident when staff consistently display high standards of professionalism in their teaching and in maintaining discipline.  This is based on mutual respect, fairness, positive relationships with students and colleagues, and the clear communication of high expectations. Students are happy, confident, and hard-working.  They exhibit a responsible attitude towards their development, demonstrate growing independence, possess self-esteem, and have high aspirations. Parents are dedicated to their child’s academic and spiritual progress, maintain high but realistic expectations, and support the school’s efforts in creating a living community of faith. Governors are committed and supportive, devoting their efforts to promoting the school’s shared vision and are willing to act as critical friends when necessary.

The mission can only succeed if every member of the community shares this vision, values everyone’s contribution, tolerates our limitations, and puts its faith in God as the ultimate source of inspiration and support for our endeavours. 

St Anselm’s is committed to equal opportunities and serving the wider community,
recognising the importance of providing a Christian ethos and environment within the school. This ensures that children feel safe, secure and respected, are encouraged to speak openly, and can trust that they will be listened to.  All those directly connected to the school have an essential role in creating a safe and secure environment at St Anselm’s.