Unlocking potential in all; empowering a community of hope.

Welcome

Welcome to our school

It is my great pleasure, as Headteacher, to welcome you to our vibrant and caring learning community. Our school is a place where every child is valued, nurtured, and inspired to discover their unique potential. These principles shape our daily life and ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.

We are passionate about inspiring a love of learning. Through an engaging and creative curriculum, we encourage curiosity, independence, and confidence - helping our pupils to explore their interests and believe in what they can achieve.

Our vision, “unlocking potential in all; empowering a community of hope,” underpins everything we do. It reflects our commitment to nurturing each child’s strengths while building a community grounded in aspiration, belonging, and optimism for the future.

We strive for excellence in all aspects of school life. Whether in academic learning, sport, the arts, or personal development, we encourage every child to give their best and take pride in their achievements.

As a school community, we value the strong partnerships we build with families. Together, we create an environment where children flourish, friendships grow, and every individual feels a true sense of belonging.

Thank you for visiting our website - we hope it gives you a glimpse into what makes our school such a special place.

Warm regards,

Emily Mayer
Headteacher

Our Values

Our values shape everything we do, helping us create a caring, respectful school where every child can thrive.

Hope and Trust

"When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." (Psalms 56:3)

Honesty

"Speak the truth to one another." (Zechariah 8:16)

Peace

"Blessed are the peacemakers." (Matthew 5:9)

Love

"Let all that you do be done in love." (1 Corinthians 16:14)

Friendship and Forgiveness

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other." (Ephesians 4:32)

Self-belief

"Be strong and courageous. Don not be afraid." (Joshua 1:9)

Justice

"Learn to do right: seek justice." (Isaiah 1:17)

Happiness

"Let us rejoice and be glad." (Psalm 118:24)

Wisdom

"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."(Proverbs 22:6)

Responsibility

"Blessed are those who find wisdom."(Proverbs 3:13)

Creation

"God saw all that he had made, and it was very good." (Genesis 1:31)

Respect

"Do to others as you would have them do to you." (Luke 6:31)

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Our Golden Threads

Our Curriculum is driven by four Golden Threads that run through every aspect of school life at St Peter at Gowts, shaping who we are, how we learn and what we aspire to be.

Values

St Peter’s curriculum is values-based, with values modelled, interwoven and celebrated throughout the school day, underpinning our thinking and behaviour.

Inspiration

Our curriculum enriches children through inspiring experiences such as immersive environments, wow days, workshops, visitors and visits, alongside a wide range of extra-curricular clubs.

Community

At St Peter’s, we strive to be a beacon of hope in our diverse, inclusive community, supporting children and families while celebrating a wide range of cultures.

Excellence

At St Peter’s we have high expectations for all, unlocking potential through an ambitious, cohesively planned curriculum that balances knowledge and skill development.