St Ambrose Barlow is a Catholic School which develops meaningful spiritual experiences for the whole school community through prayer, worship and liturgy in the spirit of Christ and reflecting the example of our patron saint.  The school is distinguished by the quality of care extended to all pupils and staff.  Each individual deserves recognition and respect as befits a unique and important being made in the image of god.  We provide a broad balanced curriculum within a Catholic framework.  Our children are encouraged to grow in understanding and to acquire those qualities, skills and values which will prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.  We strive to create a distinctive and dynamic partnership between home, parish and school which fosters caring relationships and is supportive of a wider community.

 AIMS

In accordance with the Mission Statement the School’s aims are:-

 A.      Faith and Worship

           To help us to grow spiritually as followers of Christ and as members of a catholic community; to make prayer, worship and liturgy central to school life.

 B.      School and Community

           To encourage and develop relationships between home, parish, school and the wider community in order to prepare our pupils to become responsible, caring citizens.

 C.      Communications and Relationships

           To develop an effective system of communications and relationships which is based on the Gospel values of mutual respect, tolerance, care and understanding towards all members of the school community.

D.      Individual Support and Development

          To recognise and support the unique nature of each person and to encourage their development as individuals within the community of the school.

E.      Curriculum

          To introduce all pupils to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum and to equip pupils with the necessary knowledge, skills and Christian values required in a rapidly changing society.

          To provide a curriculum for our pupils which develops them academically, spiritually, morally, culturally and physically.