
Oracy
“The school has created an oracy rich environment, where voices are valued and listened to. Pupils are provided with significant opportunities to develop their oracy skills in every subject and in every lesson.”
– T&L Review
– T&L Review

Music
“Music is taught very effectively as pupils learn to play instruments and sing to a good standard. Music and singing play a large part in the school’s life. Pupils participate enthusiastically in making music and singing in special events at the school and in the local community. Pupils sing in tune and in harmony using three parts with good tonal quality.” – OFSTED

Sports
Achieving the gold mark for Physical Education since 2018!
“The primary physical education and sport premium is spent very well. Pupils have benefited from access to a wide variety of after-school clubs, competitive events and special activities. As a result, increasingly more pupils participate in a wider range of sports” – OFSTED
“The primary physical education and sport premium is spent very well. Pupils have benefited from access to a wide variety of after-school clubs, competitive events and special activities. As a result, increasingly more pupils participate in a wider range of sports” – OFSTED

Curriculum
“The school’s aims are clear. They are committed to delivering a challenging and engaging curriculum, that is broad and balanced. The curriculum sequence is coherent and clear cross curricular links are made. Such links are further strengthened by the school’s additional ‘Building the Kingdom’ curriculum”
– T&L Review
– T&L Review
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
😴Goodnight from Laches Wood! We’ve had such a brilliant day filled with fun, challenges and plenty of laughter. Everyone’s given their all and made some fantastic memories. We’re already looking forward to another action-packed day tomorrow!🥳 #year6stm
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Good evening from Laches Wood! This afternoon we’ve tackled rock climbing, bouldering, axe throwing and archery. What a brilliant day it’s been! #year6stm #pestm
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Looks like another good day was had by all
Great pictures
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
Year 4 have been delving into our local history this week, looking at life working in the pottery industry, the work of different potters and the six towns. We created our own skyline of Stoke on Trent and a plate inspired by the different potters we researched. #LocalHistoryWeek #historystm
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We’ve had an amazing morning at Laches Wood, taking on everything from caving and biking to axe throwing and archery. Everyone’s pushed themselves, faced fears and given new challenges a real go – such a brilliant start to the day! 🪓🎯🚴👷 #year6stm #pestm
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🌞 Good morning from Laches Wood! The sun’s out and we’ve got another action-packed day ahead🌞 #year6stm #pestm
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Can l come for my breakfast
Breakfast looks great
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
🔥A brilliant first evening at Laches Wood! We played lawn games, did our daily cleaning duties, sang our hearts out around the campfire (including a very memorable banana song from Mr Wyse 🍌) and finished the night with a well-earned hot chocolate.🔥 #year6stm #pestm
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What an adventure 👍
Lovely photos
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
Year 6 have arrived at Laches Wood and hit the ground running! From caving and BMXing to canoeing, it’s already been a day packed with adventure. Some of us have even learnt to ride a bike thanks to the magic touch of Mr Wyse! 🛶👷🏻🚴♂️✨ #year6stm #pestm
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Did they choose their activities today?
Amazing, enjoy your adventure everyone xx
Enjoy all your adventures
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This week, Year 5 have been exploring one of the most iconic scenes from Roald Dahl’s Matilda as part of Readers’ Theatre. By varying their expression, tone and pace, they brought Miss Trunchbull’s ferocity and Bruce Bogtrotter’s timidness to life. Here’s a sensational performance by Toluwa and Jackson – a brilliant display of drama skills and character work. #readingstm #oracystm #dramastm #year5stm
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😅
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
🎤 Speech Fest 2025 🎤
A massive congratulations to our brilliant winners from Friday’s Speech Fest!
🥇 Leon (Y4) – Art
🥈 Mila (Y5) – Tigers
🥉 Oliver (Y6) – Motocross
The standard across the board was incredibly high so to be named a winner is a truly impressive achievement. We’re so proud of you all!
#oracystm #englishstm #year4stm #year5stm #year6stm
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