St Peter's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Accrington (Lancashire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
St Peter's CE Primary School Vision Statement Another parent, when asked about the relationships they have with the children stated: They just know, and I know this will sound impossible but its true, every single individual child so well. They can tell by the looks on their faces what they need and that's anyone in school.
(SIAMs, January 2024) At St Peter's our distinctive Christian values underpin everything that we do by providing spiritual guidance, seeing every individual as one of God's children regardless of faith and background. We are an inclusive school that nurtures all.
The cross keys of St Peter are at the roots of learning giving the children everything they need to enable them to grow, flourish and develop. The tree is an Olive tree to match the bible quote, representing all children flourishing in the love of God and the cross symbolises the love of Christ guiding us in all we do. Our mission is based on the Biblical teaching,
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Choir
- Climbing
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dodgeball
- Eco Club
- Football
- Gardening
- Hockey
- Music
- Rugby
- Stem
- Swimming
- Restorative Practice
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- School Games MarkSport
- School Games Mark GoldSport
Key facts
- URN
- 119386
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Hyndburn
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (1 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Williams | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2019 · until 2028 |
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