Welcome to St. Peter's Smithills Dean CE Primary School
We are a Church of England, voluntary aided school, for 4- to 11-year-old children in the parish of St Peter’s Halliwell, and a proud member of the Forward as One CE Multi Academy Trust.
Our school mission statement is ‘Let Your Light Shine’ based on Matthew 5 v16. At St Peter’s we want all our children to shine in whatever they do. We do this in many different ways, but one key way is by following the example, values and teaching of Jesus Christ, who teaches us to love one another, as he has loved us, and reminding us that he has come to bring us all life to the full! That’s what we want for everyone at St Peter’s – children, staff, parents and governors. We are a happy school full of life and joy!
Please have a good look at our website to see all we are about and do contact us if you have any questions.
Mr. M Harding
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- Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are a real strength of the school. (Challenge Partners, February 24)
- “The school’s vision and values shape the ambitious and engaging ‘Shine Curriculum’. Every opportunity is taken to ensure that pupils flourish in their learning and their successes are valued and celebrated.” (SIAMS inspection report, March 2024)
- ‘I’ve been here for seven years, and I’ve never been bored once!’ (Y6 pupil, January 2023)
- As a parent, you can see and sense the merit of our Christian values through everything, not least through my son's attitude and confidence, and how well they're driven through the school. I genuinely feel so privileged my boy is here and taught so well. You all seem to invest so much in our children.
(Parent email, February 2024)