Welcome to Our Lady and St Swithin’s Catholic Primary School
Welcome to Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a family, and I am delighted to welcome you to Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School.
At OLSS, everything we do is rooted in our mission of Love, Live and Learn. Guided by our Catholic faith, we strive to ensure that every child feels loved, valued and supported to become the very best version of themselves. We are proud to be a school where children are known as individuals, where every success is celebrated and where relationships are at the heart of all we do.
Our school sits at the heart of the Croxteth community, and we are passionate about providing every child with the opportunities they need to flourish. We want our children to leave us with strong academic foundations, a love of learning and the confidence to embrace whatever comes next. Through high-quality teaching, a broad range of experiences and a rich programme of enrichment opportunities, we encourage children to discover their talents, develop their interests and grow into kind, resilient and responsible young people.
I feel incredibly privileged to lead Our Lady and St Swithin's. Since becoming Headteacher in 2017, I have been made to feel so welcome by our children, families, staff and parish community. In many ways, this already felt like home, having attended nearby St John Bosco and grown up within the local community. OLSS has always held a special place in my heart, and I am proud to lead a school that means so much to so many people.
One of the things that makes our school so special is our commitment to ensuring that every child succeeds. We recognise that every child is unique, with their own strengths, talents and challenges. Through our inclusive approach, strong pastoral support and commitment to meeting individual needs, we work closely with families to help every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Alongside academic success, we place great importance on helping children develop their character and values. We want our pupils to be compassionate, respectful and ambitious, with a strong sense of responsibility towards others. Through leadership opportunities, pupil voice, charitable work, educational visits and experiences beyond the classroom, children learn that they can make a positive difference in their school, their community and the wider world.
Our DREAMS Values underpin everything we do:
Discover, Resilience, Embrace, Aspire, Make a Difference and Service.
These values help to shape the character of our children and support them to become confident learners, caring friends and active citizens.
We are incredibly proud of our school and the strong partnerships we share with our families, governors, parish and wider community. By working together, we create an environment where children feel safe, happy and inspired to achieve their full potential.
I hope our website gives you a glimpse of the warmth, care and ambition that make Our Lady and St Swithin's such a special place. If you would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to get in touch or arrange a visit. The best way to experience our school is to see it in action, and I would be delighted to welcome you personally.
Mrs Emma Hartley
Headteacher
Headteacher