St.  John the Baptist Primary  School aims to provide a caring and effective Catholic Education service, which enables its pupils to make the most of their potential for academic, religious and human development.  The school is committed to the Statement of Aims of Catholic Schools and to the promotion of an ethos throughout the school, which reflects the Christian teaching, and values of the church.

(2)  To provide opportunity for children to develop their full potential whilst aiming to preserve the individuality of the child.

(3)  To develop self-esteem and confidence and sense of fair play, respect and tolerance towards others and their property.

(4)  To foster good home/school links through parent/teacher meetings and by encouraging and welcoming parents to visit the school at any time to discuss their children’s welfare.

(5) To lead children to a deeper more living active and personal Christian faith in accordance with Catholic beliefs and practice.

(6)  To be involved with other schools in the locality for educational, cultural and leisure activities in order to pool ideas and derive the utmost from the curriculum.