Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
'He has come so they may have life and live it to the full.' John 10:10
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
'He has come so they may have life and live it to the full.' John 10:10
'He has come so they may have life and live it to the full.' John 10:10
'He has come so they may have life and live it to the full.' John 10:10
Thank you for your interest in Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust (PFCMAT) and in particular, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy.
As a Catholic MAT we recognise that each school has its own distinctive community traditions yet as the same time we have a common mission that underpins everything we do. We have a common aim of achieving the highest outcomes for all our pupils whilst enabling them to grow in their love of God, their neighbour and themselves in an environment that is rich in prayer, liturgy and celebration of the word. We do this through an approach which fosters headteacher autonomy within a Trust model of accompaniment, support and challenge.
Alternatively, Mark O’Hagan, Headteacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (admin@shca.pfcmat.org) and Sue Bourgade, Headteacher at The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, (admin@sjb.pfcmat.org) are happy to meet with you to share their experience of the Trust and answer any questions.
Our Mission is clearly laid out, “Enabling schools, aspiration and faith to flourish by uplifting hearts and inspiring minds.”
Our Values are:
Yours faithfully,
Andrew Dawson
CEO Pope Francis CMAT

The CEO would also be delighted to meet with you for an informal visit to the school. Please contact Louise Jones at louise.jones@pfcmat.org if you would like to arrange a visit.
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