Our primary school which is one of five academies within the South Nottingham Catholic Academy Trust. St Patrick’s School is also part of the Nottingham Catholic Teaching School Alliance. We work very hard indeed to create an environment where children feel secure, happy and motivated to discover and learn.  We try to make sure that the curriculum that we provide for them is exciting, challenging and stimulating, making them keen to to come to school each day.  Our staff are a very friendly bunch and are very keen to make sure that you and your children feel welcome and part of the community as a whole.  

At St Patrick’s Academy, we aim to develop a caring community based upon the life and example of Jesus Christ, which pervades everyone and everything in our school. We aim to achieve this through:- The nurturing of the Catholic Faith. Our Faith and personal example, seeking to develop the faith of all concerned at school, irrespective of where they may be on their personal faith journey. Putting our Faith into practice in the quality of care and support that we extend to others, creating an ethos that exemplifies the teaching of Jesus Christ. The opportunity for regular and varied experiences of Catholic rites and rituals, in the form of Mass, Non Eucharistic Services, Collective Prayer, Personal prayer and the reception of Holy Sacraments, aiming to make prayer a relevant and meaningful experience for all.

The effective delivery of a quality curriculum, striving to enable all pupils to fulfil their potential, and acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable them to lead full lives in society. The encouragement of a positive partnership between home, school and parish, respecting all cultural and faith backgrounds and practices. Personal high expectations and through leading by example, encouraging pupils to develop good self esteem and set themselves high standards. The establishment and maintenance of a strong sense of identity and belonging, through the consistent promotion of high standards of conduct and dress. We are committed to ensuring equality of education and opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers receiving services from the school, irrespective of race, gender, disability, faith or religion or socio-economic background. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and able to participate fully in school life. The achievement of pupils is monitored by race, gender and disability and we use this data to support pupils, raise standards and ensure inclusive teaching. We tackle discrimination by the positive promotion of equality, challenging bullying and stereotypes and creating an environment which champions respect for all. At St Patrick’s, we believe that diversity is a strength, which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here.  

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Wilford is part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. 

The Our Lady of Lourdes CMAT brings together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire

• Access to first class CPD opportunities – we have a specialised CPD Hub to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD for all our staff. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression – with 36 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance – you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – you will save money as well as improve your mental health and wellbeing and reduce your Carbon Footprint.
• Pension – automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions – we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for support staff.