It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to St Norbert’s Catholic Primary School website.

St Norbert’s is situated in a quiet residential area in the market town of Spalding. Our children join us from families living in Spalding and the many villages in the surrounding area. The school, which is owned by the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham, was built in 1962 and, over the years, has grown from a two-classroom building to its present size which houses five classrooms, a computer study area, KS1 and KS2 libraries and a hall.  The school has a playground, large sports field, conservation/pond area and a new adventure play area.

St Norbert’s has an excellent academic record and is also one of the few schools in Lincolnshire to be awarded the Basic Skills Quality Mark for the second time. For the last three years, St Norbert’s has received the School Achievement Award by the DfES for excellent Standards. But more than that, St Norbert’s is also a caring school where the needs and aspirations of all pupils are provided for by all staff who are fully dedicated to their charges. It is this mix of caring and academic development that underlies the success of our school and is achieved by the commitment of the whole staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

This prospectus is your first introduction to St Norbert’s and in the following pages you will find examples and explanations about the Policies of our school. Should you wish further clarification on any matters relating to this prospectus, please do not hesitate to contact the Headteacher.

On behalf of the Governors and Staff, may I take this opportunity to thank you for your interest.

Chairman of Governors

Letter from the Head

Thank you for your interest in sending your child to St Norbert’s School. The prospectus gives you important information about the school. We are proud of our achievements here at St Norbert’s. Within our school we seek to create a supportive and friendly environment, where each child has the opportunity to develop spiritually, intellectually and socially. Our school is a happy and secure place where children are encouraged to aim for the highest possible standards in all they do.

Support from home is a vital factor in providing a child with a secure base for learning. We therefore hope to work in partnership with all parents and in doing so provide the best possible education for your child.

We are fortunate in having a committed supportive Governing Body, Friends Association and of course, a skilled and committed staff.

Our school is different because it has its foundation in the Gospels. We are committed to Catholic education and your child will be expected to participate fully in the spiritual life of the school with your support.

If, having reading the following pages you feel you would welcome the opportunity to visit our school, please contact the school and make an appointment to visit.

Headteacher