School History The first record of a school in North Luffenham is 1538 but the present school opened in 1969, replacing the Victorian schools of North Luffenham, South Luffenham and Morcott. The school takes its name from the churches in South Luffenham (St Mary's) and North Luffenham (St John's). Built on the site of the old North Luffenham Hall, the school's grounds are distinctive in that they are bounded to the south by a ha-ha and enjoy wonderful views over the Chater Valley.  Ha-ha walls typically form a boundary between an estate's gardens and grounds. These walls are constructed so as to be invisible from the house, ensuring a clear view across the estate. Ha-ha walls consist of a sunken stone wall - its top level with the grounds, with a deep ditch on the far side. This provides us with a fantastic outlook without the risk of livestock invasion (although sheep have been known to visit the school playing field!) The Ha-Ha is a legacy of the original North Luffenham Hall, on whose grounds the school now stands and was restored in 1983/84 by Community Enterprise Projects, Stamford.  

Headteacher's Welcome  St Mary & St John is a very special place. As a Church of England primary school, the school has a distinctive ethos founded on Christian values. Set in the most beautiful grounds with stunning rural views across Rutland's Chater Valley, St Mary & St John provides a unique and inspiring learning environment in which our children flourish. I am very proud of our school. It is a vibrant place, full of inquisitive, creative, happy and healthy children. Our amazing, dedicated and caring staff provide stimulating and well planned learning which meets the needs of every individual. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and enriched with extra learning opportunities. We have the highest expectations of both behaviour and academic achievement. We encourage our children to discover and maximise their talents, develop a true thirst for learning and the skills necessary to enable them to become lifelong learners, to realise their full academic, social and spiritual potential and become responsible citizens both within our community and the wider world. Within the context of Christian belief and practice, every child in our school is nurtured within the love of God to feel safe and valued and to become a polite, caring and responsible member of our family community. Everyone is encouraged to make a positive contribution to all aspects of school life. We value highly the partnership between home and school and encourage all parents to take an active part in the education of their children. The partnership between school staff, parents and governors is an essential one, and by working together we can provide a secure and first class education for every child. Please explore our website, but better still, come and visit our school and experience the unique atmosphere we create, meet our wonderful children and staff and see our school in action. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office. Fiona Wilce