Our School History
Recognising over 250 years of historic foundation
Our school was founded in 1769 and became the National School (later known as St Peter’s C of E Primary) in 1817. Today, St Peter’s is a warm, welcoming family where children feel safe, happy and loved.
At St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, we are proud to preserve and develop our Christian character in line with the principles of the Church of England, working closely with our parish and diocese.
We aim to serve our community by providing an education of the highest quality, both inside and outside the classroom, rooted in Christian beliefs and practice. We encourage every child to understand the meaning and significance of faith and to experience Christian values in all aspects of school life.
Every child deserves an exciting childhood. At St Peter’s, we want our children to flourish – to grow in confidence, character and skills that will last a lifetime and ensure they develop the skills for a successful future.
Our vision was created by the children themselves. Together, we explored what they wanted for their future, what they hoped for from school, and how they wanted to live their faith.
As part of our curriculum at St Peter’s, children discover the fascinating history of our school and explore how Heysham has grown and changed as a village through the years.