Welcome to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

A warm welcome to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, a happy, vibrant and flourishing community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best.

As a Voluntary Aided Catholic Primary School, we provide an inspiring and nurturing education for children aged 4 to 11. With seven single-age classes, from Reception through to Year 6, and 202 children currently on roll, we are proud to offer the close-knit, family atmosphere that makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.

Supported by Lancashire County Council and the Trustees of the Archdiocese of Liverpool, our school is firmly rooted in the Gospel values that guide everything we do. These values underpin the warm, caring and respectful relationships that exist throughout our school community and help create an environment where children feel safe, happy and confident.

We are proud of our strong partnerships with St Gregory's Parish, Weldbank, and Holy Cross Catholic High School, where many of our pupils continue their educational journey.

"The school is a cheerful hive of focused learning."
OFSTED, 2024

Our Vision

At St Gregory's, we believe every child is uniquely gifted by God and deserves the opportunity to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Our school motto, "Be Kind, Be Fair, Be Honest," is at the heart of daily life and reflects the values we seek to instil in every member of our community. Alongside this, our guiding principle, "Nothing but our best will do," inspires children and adults alike to strive for excellence in all that they do.

We are proud of our reputation for outstanding pastoral care, excellent behaviour and high academic standards. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create a joyful and engaging learning environment where curiosity is encouraged, talents are celebrated and aspirations are nurtured.

Through a rich, broad and ambitious curriculum, alongside a wide range of opportunities in sport, music, drama and leadership, we encourage children to discover their strengths, develop resilience and become confident, compassionate young people who are ready for the next stage of their education.

The success of our school is built upon the strong partnership between pupils, parents, staff, governors and parish. Together, we share high expectations and a commitment to ensuring that every child receives the very best education and care.

As a school that continues to grow in popularity, we encourage prospective families to explore our admissions arrangements and experience the warmth, values and sense of community that make St Gregory's unique.

I would be delighted to welcome you to our school personally and show you what makes St Gregory's such a special place for children to learn, grow and flourish.

With warmest wishes,

Mr Darren Darbyshire
Headteacher
B.Ed (Hons) Liverpool Hope University College