Our Vision

To support parents/guardians to nurture and develop young people academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

To be a truly Christian community where all are encouraged to believe, achieve and lead.

Our Christian & shared Values

BELIEF: We identify our talents. We do our best.

ACHIEVEMENT: We prepare correctly. We flourish together.

LEADERSHIP: We take responsibility. We put others first.

COURAGE: We take action. We never give up.

SERVICE: We serve each other. We serve our community.

THANKFULNESS: We are thankful. We give praise.

These 6 x Christian and shared values – Belief, Achievement, Leadership, Courage, Service and Thankfulness- are derived from the Bible and our Patron’s and they retain all their richness and relevance for a contemporary educational institution in an increasingly complex world.

We believe that our Christian and shared values provide a firm foundation for education which, without it, could be reduced to a mere set of skills instead of the formation of mind and spirit that will prepare our pupils for a fulfilled and happy life.

An education with Christ at the centre, which is what our values aspire to, equips young people to see the value of things, to exercise good judgement and enjoy the fruits of imagination throughout their lives.

Lived out at St. Patrick’s & St. Brigid’s College, our Christian and shared values encourage pupils to be ambitious, to strive for success, and to develop a love of learning. They encourage pupils to become more centred individuals, conscious both of their strengths and areas for growth, and able to separate truth and goodness from noise and distraction.

Pupils are encouraged to live in the present, to value the small, day-to-day moments of life and not always be looking impatiently to the next thing. Our Christian and shared values teach us that while living in a community requires effort, that effort brings great benefits, such as a strong sense of belonging.

Christian and shared values, unlike outcomes, are not always easy to measure, but they have a deep impact and are fundamental to the formation of who we become as people, which is why we place them at the heart of the provision we offer at St. Patrick’s & St. Brigid’s College. 

 Our Mission

'We live, love and learn in the light of Christ'

Strategic Priorities for 2025-2026
In pursuit of our vision, we have identified the following strategic priorities for the 2025-2026 academic year:

Currency

• Enhance academic performance at Key Stage 4 by strengthening the use of assessment.
• Develop independent learning through the use of homework to enable pupils to make sustained progress.
• Make effective use of feedback and pupil voice to inform planning and teaching.

 Character

• Increase opportunities for pupils to develop their leadership skills.
• Further develop curriculum provision to enhance the use of digital skills.
• Deepen pupils' understanding of equity, equality and inclusion through the introduction of an R.S.E programme.

 Culture

• Incorporate daily prayer and scripture to guide reflection and help develop a community of learning.
• Embed our Christian values through the consistent implementation of clear procedures, celebrating success and the introduction of a new House system.
• Sustain effective wellbeing support for pupils and staff.

 Collaboration

• Increase engagement with parents/guardians to support them with their child's learning at home.
• Offer professional development to help improve the practice of both teaching and support staff.
• Identify opportunities to reinforce our Christian values through working in the community with local churches, schools and businesses.

 Communication

• Make effective use of Sims School Diary and transition successfully a new Management Information System (MIS).
• Increase the use of the pupil planner to communicate with parents/guardians, provide a weekly newsletter, maintain a strong social media presence and further develop the website.