Welcome to St Raphael's Catholic Primary School.

Please find below details about your child’s new journey at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School.  Starting school is a big step in any child’s development and we would like to support you the best we can in this new chapter of your child’s life.  

Important Dates

Curriculum Meeting: Monday 7th July 2025 at 10.30am. 

Stay and Play with parents: Wednesday 10th September 2025.

Starting School

All children will start school on a part time basis.  This allows staff to get to know each child personally and for children to ease gently into school life.  Below are the planned start dates and times for your child:

Thursday 11th September 2025: Children will attend one 1-hour-session in groups of 11. 

Friday 12th September 2025: Children will attend 2-hours-session in small groups.

Monday 15th September 2025: All AM Nursery children will start their 3 hours sessions.

All Full Time Nursery children will start their full day.

(All timings are subject to change and a letter will be sent to you via email)

The School Day

Nursery children come into school, via the Early Years gate located at Hartfield Avenue, onto the Early Years playground.  There will always be a member of staff, on the gate to greet you and your child.