Following Jesus’ footsteps and inspired by St Robert Southwell we work hard, aim high and treat everyone with honesty and gentleness.
School Prayer
This is our school,
Let peace abide here,
Let the rooms be full of contentment,
Let love abide here,
Love of one another,
Love of mankind,
Love of life itself,
and love of God,
Amen
Our mission is to create an educating Christian community which reflects the values of the Gospel within the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church;
- a community which will develop the whole person
- a community which works closely with parents and parish
- a community which values each child as a unique individual with particular gifts and needs
- a forward-looking community which serves its members and the wider society
- a community in which we will lead those in our care to grow in their faith whilst benefiting from an enriching education.
Summary:
Following Jesus’ footsteps and inspired by St Robert Southwell we work hard, aim high and treat everyone with honesty and gentleness
Vision Statement
Aiming for Excellence – Being The Best We Can Be
- At School, At Home and in the Community
- Developing children who achieve well, are confident and are happy
- Young people who live their faith positively and contribute to the common good
Wellbeing & Mental Health Vision
To support everyone’s wellbeing and mental health, so that they can be the best they can be, are happy together, resilient, ready to learn and succeed.
- Empowering everyone in the community to be emotionally literate
- Enabling stakeholders to develop strategies to manage their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Living Our Mission Statement
At St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, our mission statement is at the heart of everything we do. It is not simply a set of words; it is a way of life that shapes our relationships, our learning and our commitment to one another.
“Following Jesus’ footsteps and inspired by St Robert Southwell, we work hard, aim high and treat everyone with honesty and gentleness.”
Every day, we strive to live out this mission by creating a caring and ambitious Christian community where every child is valued as a unique individual, supported to develop their gifts and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Our school virtues guide us in putting our mission into action:
- Compassion – We show kindness, understanding and care for others, recognising the needs of those around us and responding with love.
- Gentleness – We treat everyone with respect, patience and kindness, building positive relationships throughout our school community.
- Faithfulness – We follow the teachings of Jesus and nurture our faith through prayer, reflection and service to others.
- Courage – We face challenges with confidence, make the right choices even when they are difficult, and have the strength to stand up for what is right.
- Honesty – We act with integrity, speak truthfully and take responsibility for our choices.
Our mission is lived out through our commitment to developing the whole person: academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally. We work closely with families, our parish and the wider community to ensure that every child feels welcomed, valued and inspired to make a positive difference.
Through our vision of “Aiming for Excellence: Being The Best We Can Be,” we encourage our children to become confident, resilient and compassionate young people who can contribute positively to the world around them.
Together, we continue to build a community where faith is celebrated, wellbeing is nurtured, talents are developed and everyone is encouraged to flourish.

