Welcome from
Executive Headteacher
- Mr Constable-Phelps
St Mary’s Church of England Primary and Nursery is a high-performing, exceptionally diverse and deeply inclusive school at the heart of Southampton. Over the past five years, we have built a school of which we are immensely proud. Our children come to us from many different backgrounds, cultures and starting points, but our ambition for every one of them is the same: to flourish. When Ofsted visited in 2023, inspectors said: “Pupils flourish at this exceptional school.” That remains at the heart of St Mary’s today.
We believe that every child has a gift. Something they can be proud of, something that makes them shine and something they can share with the world. Our responsibility is to find that gift, nurture it and give every child the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to fulfil their potential. Our staff are the secret to our success. They know our children, believe in them and consistently go the extra mile to ensure that every child is known, valued and challenged to achieve their very best.
St Mary’s is more than a place where children come to learn. It is a community in which children belong, families are welcomed and difference is celebrated. We are proud of what we have built and even more ambitious about what comes next Come and see St Mary’s for yourself. Come and see what it means for children to flourish.
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St Mary's in Numbers
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52
Languages
Spoken -
620
Children on
Roll -
105
Dedicated Staff
Members -
80
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We still have a limited number of spaces available across a selection of our after-school clubs this half term! 🎨⚽🎵
If you’re looking for something fun and exciting for your child to get involved in, take a look at what we have on offer.
👇 Click the link below to view the available clubs and book your child’s place.
https://stmaryscofeps.schoolcloud.co.uk/Auth/Parent?
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
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We have welcomed back our children back for another half term of learning, exploring and making memories together!
This half term, our new topic is ‘Look at Us Glow!’ 🌟 We will be exploring different celebrations, discovering how they connect to our families, cultures and traditions and sharing what makes each of us special. 🪔
Our outdoor learning environment has also been updated! 🍁 From exploring seasonal treasures in our water area to investigating, creating and discovering through play.
We can't wait to see where their curiosity takes us this half term! 🌟 4 Likes
Thanks to grant funding, we’re turning our spare Year 6 classroom into a dedicated cookery room. Just like at our sister school, Valentine Primary, every child at St Mary’s, from Nursery to Year 6, will have the chance to learn to cook. 👩🏽🍳🍳🍚
We want children to build confidence in the kitchen, try new ingredients and make dishes they can share with their families. We’d love them to explore recipes from across our school community, create their own cookbooks and invite parents and carers in to cook alongside them.
City Catering Southampton has also offered to extend their training and expertise to St Mary’s, giving our staff the chance to learn from qualified chefs. As well as working in partnership as they continue to develop their exciting cookery curriculum.
We can’t wait to see what the children make! 🍳 30 Likes
What a wonderful first half term it has been in Pathways! We are so proud of the progress the children have made.
Over the past few weeks, we have seen the children grow in confidence, become more familiar with their surroundings and develop positive relationships with the adults and children around them. It has been lovely to get to know each child better, discovering their individual personalities, interests and the different ways they communicate, express themselves and engage with their learning. 🌈
Throughout the half term, we have been focusing on developing communication and interaction skills, becoming familiar with daily routines and building the foundations for positive learning experiences. Every small step is an important achievement, and it has been wonderful to celebrate the children's individual successes along the way. 🌟
We are incredibly proud of everything the children have achieved so far and look forward to seeing their confidence, independence and friendships continue to grow.
We hope all our Pathways families are enjoying a lovely half-term break, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for more learning, exploration and fun! 🍂❤️ 3 Likes
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