Religious Education

RE at St Mary’s is based on the national scheme ‘Come and See.’ Religious education recognises and enables a dialogue at many levels.

 

There are big questions that are to be answered by all the children from EYFS to Year 6. An example of this is ‘Do you have to earn love?’ R.E. takes up 10% of the curriculum, but is not totally confined to lesson time. R.E. permeates the whole life and ethos of the school. The whole school explores the same theme but from different aspects, through year group topics on a one year cycle. This enables the children to celebrate their new experiences and understanding together whatever their age.

The children will ‘Explore’ the topic in a way appropriate to their age range. Then they will come to the heart of the process, where they will ‘Reveal’ the Christian understanding of the mystery of God and human life as expressed in the person, life and gospel of Jesus Christ. The children will then ‘Respond’ to their new knowledge and understanding by celebrating together.

For one week of the Autumn term we spend all our R.E. time studying Judaism and in the Spring and Summer term we look at another faith choosing from either Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism. This gives the children an experience and understanding of an Other Faith which is so important in our multi-cultural society.

Useful Information

 

RE and Catholic Life Parent Questionnaire

February 2026

Thank you to all parents and carers who completed our RE and Catholic Life questionnaire. We received 35 responses and greatly value the feedback shared. The information gathered helps us celebrate our strengths and identify areas where we can continue to improve communication and support for families.

Strengths Identified

  • High levels of parental support for the school’s Catholic ethos and mission.
  • Pupils enjoy RE and are developing knowledge of the Christian faith.
  • Effective support for pupils’ spiritual and moral development.
  • Good opportunities for Catholic life and social action.

Key Priority Identified

  • Communication of RE learning – some parents were unclear about what is taught in RE and how progress is measured.

Changes We Are Making Following Parent Feedback

  • RE will have its own individual section on the annual report rather than being included in a highlighted box.
  • Class newsletters will provide feedback to parents about what has been covered in RE and how learning can be supported from home.
  • Staff training will be provided to ensure clear and consistent feedback is given to parents during parents’ evenings.

We are grateful for the continued support of our families and look forward to working together to further strengthen RE and Catholic Life across our school community.