Schools

Our parish is fortunate to have two thriving Catholic schools as part of a local community – St Peter-in-Chains for infants and St Gildas for juniors.

Not only are the schools vibrant centres of religious education and worship, but both of them have received excellent OFSTED reports which underline the high quality of education provided in all areas of the curriculum. Both schools have Mission Statements which highlight the centrality of our faith and the unique dignity of each child, called to reach his or her full potential.

The school communities are made up of our children, the parents, a dedicated team of teaching and support staff, the Governors and a group of parishioners who offer their services on a voluntary basis. Indeed, the schools form an essential part of the wider parish community and work in close partnership with the parish clergy to nurture the faith of future generations.

Catholic schools have always been an integral part of the vision of a parish community in this country. We can be justly proud of the achievements of our two schools over the last decades. As we approach the next century, they will be counting on your continued support.

Admissions

Details of the admissions process for both schools, including the closing date for completed applications, are published in the Newsletter in the September/October prior to the year of admission i.e. published in September 2010 for admissions in September 2011.

Transfers to Secondary Schools

Details of Catholic Secondary Schools Open Evenings are publicised on the church noticeboard in the porch each September and the arrangements for obtaining signatures on the necessary Priest Reference Forms are given in the Newsletter.

’The Friends’

The ‘Friends’ of St Peter’s and St Gildas’ schools is a social and fund-raising group that arranges many activities to raise necessary funds to support the schools. All contributions and support are welcome and all talents can be profitably used! To learn more about ‘The Friends’ or get involved, visit their website http://www.friendsofstpetersandstgildas.com

Saint Peter-in-Chains Infant School caters for children aged 4 – 6

The original St Peter’s school was opened in 1934 and was rebuilt during 1967/68.

‘At St Peter-in-Chains we aim to provide a high quality education for all children according to the teachings of the Catholic Church’ (extract from the School’s Mission Statement)

Headteacher:        Miss Margaret Falvey
Address:                3 Elm Grove, London, N8 9AJ (Map)
Tel:                       020 8340 6789
Fax:                      020 8340 3653
Website:               http://www.stpeterinchainsrc.co.uk

Starting School 2012-13. If your child was born between 1st September 2007 and 31st August 2008 you will need to apply for a Reception place for September 2012. Application forms are available from the School’s Admissions Officer Mrs Gaudiano from 1.15pm–3.15pm Monday to Friday. Visits to the school are most welcome by appointment. Closing date for applications is 15th January 2012

St Gildas’ R.C. Junior School welcomes girls and boys from 7 – 11 years of age.

St Gildas’ school was originally established as an independent school by the Sisters of St. Gildas, who came to the Parish in 1914. It is now a Voluntary Aided Junior School within the Diocese of Westminster.

The report of the OFSTED inspectors in 2009 described St Gildas’ as ‘An outstanding school’.

Headteacher:     Mrs Irene Rincon
Address:            1 Oakington Way, London, N8 9EP (Map)
Tel:                    020 8348 1902
Fax:                   020 8340 7805

Website:            htpp://www.stgildas.co.uk

Admissions 2011-2012– If your child was born between 1st September 2003 and 31st August 2004 and is currently in Year 2 at St Peter’s or in another infant School, please contact St. Gildas’ School office for further information and application forms on 0208 348 1902. Please note that the closing date for completed application forms is 15th January 2011.