St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant and wonderfully diverse community, bringing together children and families from a rich variety of cultures, backgrounds and faiths.

At the heart of our school is a simple belief: every child is precious, unique and loved by God. We are committed to ensuring that every child feels known, valued and cared for as an individual.

Working closely with parents and carers, we want every child to flourish and achieve their very best. We nurture their gifts and talents, encourage them to believe in themselves and help them grow into happy, caring, confident and responsible young people who are ready to make a positive difference in the world.

Through Jesus We Achieve Our Very Best

Our school mission is:

“Through Jesus we achieve our very best.”

These words are at the centre of life at St Martin's. They can be seen throughout our school, from the entrance hall to the front of every child's exercise book, reminding us each day of who we are and what we are called to be.

Our mission encourages us to follow the example of Jesus in everything we do.

We live this out through our Gospel values of Love, Peace, Justice, Honesty and Forgiveness. These values shape the way we treat one another, the choices we make and the relationships we build.

We encourage our children to recognise and develop the gifts and talents God has given them, to work hard, to persevere when things are difficult and to use their gifts in the service of others.

For our staff, our mission reminds us of the great privilege and responsibility of caring for and educating every child entrusted to us. We want our children to experience a school where they are loved, supported, challenged and encouraged to become the very best person God created them to be.

At St Martin de Porres, “Through Jesus we achieve our very best” is much more than a motto. It is our mission, our daily inspiration and the foundation of everything we seek to achieve together.