R.E. is a core subject in our school, alongside English, Maths and Science, and therefore we devote 10% of our curriculum time to its delivery. We adhere to the Curriculum Directory guidelines and learning outcomes. This provides a cohesive approach and opportunities for whole school assemblies and celebrations as well as displays, which are relevant to every pupil. 

The core of our curriculum for KS1 and KS2  is based on the Diocesan plans provided by Margaret Carswell  and for EYFS we have now implemented the new RECD ' To Know You More Clearly'.

RE Curriculum Intent Statement

We are committed to achieving excellence through our Religious teaching and education with a learning environment built upon the foundations of the gospel values.

At St Swithun Wells, we ensure that there are the same expectations for the quality of teaching across all areas of the RE Curriculum. 

Our school aims to provide a secure and caring environment concerned with the emotional, spiritual and social development of the child. The Catholic school has the opportunity to place children’s learning about safety and self-esteem in the context of their positive life experiences. Within the mission statement, St Swithun Wells School affirms the need to build up those within the school community who need a safe and caring environment. It teaches the principles of justice and peace, respect, personal dignity, self-control and correct behaviour.

Religious Education in St Swithun Wells is the core subject. It is a rigorous academic discipline and as such is taught, developed and resourced with the same commitment as any other core subject.

Its aims are:  

• To provide a broad and balanced Religious Education curriculum to promote knowledge and understanding of Catholic faith and life 
• To promote knowledge and understanding of the response of faith to the ultimate questions about human life, its origin and purpose 
• To develop the skills required to engage in examination of and reflection upon religious belief and practice 
• To challenge pupils to examine their own standing in life, to deepen their personal faith, commitment and respect that of others  
• To develop an enquiring mind for searching and questioning 
• To develop knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and also of other major religions in Britain as a whole and in the local community 
• To help pupils respect different religions by exploring issues within and between them in order to develop a positive attitude towards living in a religiously diverse society. 
• To help pupils understand the significance of religion and its contribution to their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development 
• To develop their understanding of personal relationships by assisting and supporting their moral, emotional, psychological and physical development 
• To ensure it is taught as rigorously as any other core subject 

Within our mission statement, St Swithun Wells School affirms the need to build up those within the school community who need a safe and caring environment. It teaches the principles of justice and peace, respect, personal dignity, self-control and correct behaviour.

“Now there are varieties of gifts but the same spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of working, but the same God who inspires them all in everyone”  1.Cor.12.4-6

Mission Statement

'where the love of God is always present'

• At St Swithun Wells we want to build a Catholic school where the love of God is always present.
• St Swithun Wells is a Catholic school where we learn about our faith.
• At St Swithun Wells Catholic School everybody is important. We all want to learn and do our best.
• At St Swithun Wells Catholic School we celebrate everyone’s skills, talents and achievements.
• At St Swithun Wells we understand that we need to look after and care for our school and everybody in it.