Welcome to St Richard’s Catholic Primary School

Congratulations on being offered a place at St Richard’s Catholic Primary School for your child. We are delighted to welcome you and your family to our school community.

Starting school is an exciting milestone, and we look forward to working in partnership with you as your child begins their journey with us. At St Richard’s, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, faith-filled environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

Our website contains a wealth of information about life at St Richard’s, including details about our curriculum, Catholic life, school events, policies and key information for families. We regularly update the website and communicate important information through ParentMail, so we encourage all parents and carers to check both frequently.

Information We Need From You

Before your child starts with us, we will ask you to complete a number of forms. These help us to:

• Keep your child safe and well.
• Ensure we have accurate contact and medical information.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.
• Meet our legal responsibilities regarding data protection and safeguarding.

It is important that all forms are completed as fully and accurately as possible. Printable copies of the required forms can be found below.

Need Help?

If you require any assistance completing the forms or have any questions about your child starting school, please contact the school office on 01243 784549. Our team will be happy to help.

Starting Reception

Children joining Reception in September will have several opportunities to become familiar with their new school environment before they start. These include transition visits, opportunities to meet their teachers and chances for parents and carers to find out more about life at St Richard’s.

We understand that starting school can be both exciting and daunting for children and parents alike. Our transition programme is carefully planned to help every child feel happy, confident and ready for their first day at school.

We look forward to welcoming you to the St Richard’s family and sharing this important chapter in your child’s education.