I just wanted to send an e-mail to say thank you for the Open Evening you hosted yesterday. I attended with my son ****** and we both throughly enjoyed it & it is a school which both myself & my son would love him to attend. He’s currently in Year 5, so we have a while yet, albeit it will soon come round. The values & principles are something which are currently reflected at my St Mary’s CofE Primary school & it naturally feels like this would be continued throughout his education. The activities in each room kept him engaged & he enjoyed the experience of a first High School visit. Please could you pass on my thanks to the two tour guides which showed us around the school, as we would have been lost without them, they both made us feel so welcome. I honestly can’t remember their names as there was a lot to take in, however it was the Head Girl & a Year 7 student. Thanks again, Michelle
I am writing to express our sincere gratitude to you and all the staff and students at St. Antony’s for such a welcoming, fun, informative and interactive Open Evening. My husband and I attended the Open Evening with our son (who is currently in Year 5) and our daughter (who is currently in Year 3) and we fell in love with your school! Everything St. Antony’s stands for resonates with our values and what we are looking for in a Secondary School for our children. The ‘feel’ we got for your school was that it is extremely friendly, caring and nurturing – such a happy, safe and exciting learning environment! Your ethos of ‘respect for all’ was most definitely evident to us when we visited your school. We especially loved listening to the honest, thought-provoking speeches from you, your Head Boy, Josh, and one of your Year 7 students, Ophelia. Please congratulate Josh and Ophelia and pass on our sincere thanks for their invaluable insight. They were so brave to stand up and speak so articulately to us all! No wonder you are so proud of all your students and staff Mr. Campbell. Everybody we met on the night was so helpful and passionate about the school and the sense of belonging to a special ‘family’ at St. Antony’s really shone through. Best wishes, Claire & Owen L
I just wanted to say how well organised tonight’s parents evening was. The boys at the entrance were very welcoming, as we’re the other boys helping with tea/coffee etc. it was really nice to see the kids being so polite and helpful and you should be really proud of them! All the staff were equally very welcoming, so thanks to all! Many thanks Aileen (mum of Aiden)
I am **** Gran and I made my first visit to your school to watch The Wizard of Oz production on Tuesday evening. **** played one of the Dorothys. I would like to congratulate all the cast, the students who were behind the scenes and all the staff involved in the production. I worked in a North Manchester High School as a Head of Year for many years. I know how much work is required to motivate the students and to instil the confidence required for them to perform in front of their peers, families and total strangers. The students were magnificent in every way and the production was one of the best I have seen. Please pass on my thanks and congratulations to the member of staff who was heavily involved in the making of this play I can’t remember his name but I think it was Mr B…… A huge well done and a massive thank you to all involved. Anne H
Thanks to Mr Brownbill, Mr Giblin and your other staff for today’s STEM day as my class loved it! Lots of great learning opportunities about coding, programming, algorithms etc. that related to many of our objectives in Science, DT and ICT for Year 5 all delivered in a very accessible way. The children have got some very positive memories of St Antony’s. Paul, Teacher at English Martyrs RC Primary School.
I hope you are well, I thought you might like to hear how ****** is getting on at Xaverian. He has settled amazingly into A levels and is now doing 4 ; chemistry , maths, further maths and French. We received his first term report and are very proud of him as he is working at A star in chemistry ( please let Mr Uglow know!), A in maths and French and B in further maths. He is a student ambassador so carrying on where he left off with you ! We are very grateful to you and your fab team for the support he got which gave him the confidence to achieve and look forward to **** experiencing it too and continuing our journey with the St Antony’s family. Tracey, Y11 Parent
Just wanted to send you many thanks for everything you did for *** during her time at St Antony’s. We really appreciate how you took on the challenge of our then special little girl and you have helped form the remarkable young lady we have today. Her time with you at St Antony’s installed her with the confidence to try anything and the thought process ‘believe you can and your halfway there’! You may yet see her in the winter Olympic of 2026. Michelle, Y11 Parent
I just wanted to say thank you to all the staff and students that welcomed us to the open evening. ***** really enjoyed it and he was very impressed (as we were too). From sitting on the very front row of the hall to listen to the headteacher talk, to building the tallest secure structure in maths (he managed 75cm, the teacher even had to go and get a longer ruler!). He loved using a Bunsen burner in the science room. All in all he felt really comfortable with the school and I think he will love it. Thank you so much for making the secondary school decision so easy. Chrissie, Y6 Parent
I am writing to say a huge thank you and well done. After visiting the school on Monday evening, we left feeling very impressed. Thank you to everyone who put in demonstrations and activities, and for taking the time to answer many if not hundreds of questions. It was really reassuring. I know the technology area was a real hit with not only my child but other children. It really was lovely to see what goes on at St Antony’s. In particular I would like to say thank you to the Sen department. The Den looked fantastic and very welcoming. As a parent of a child with Sen needs, it was comforting to see and speak to such a passionate, knowledgeable and caring team of people. Making every effort to speak to myself AND my child. Thank you to the Sendco and her department. Again we left confident, knowing that if St Antony’s is the path we choose to go down, we will be more than confident with the support on offer, that it will be the right choice. Erin, Y6 Parent
We are writing to you to thank you and your staff for all you have done for **** during her time at St Antony’s. **** is leaving St Antony’s full of hope and confidence for the future with (hopefully!) a range of good GCSE grades and she now plans to attend Sixth Form College and/or enter a Traineeship. This end to her life at St Antony’s is very different to the one we expected when we first brought her to the school. **** had missed almost all of her Primary and Junior school life due to her autism not being diagnosed until Year 6. She was academically behind, socially immature and very frustrated and angry generally. However, from the very first day, you and your staff (and the SENDCO department in particular) have made every adjustment necessary to accommodate **** and her needs and, as a result, during her time at St Anthony’s she has been transformed into an academically gifted, socially confident young woman, full of opinions, ideas and ambitions. This is, to an extent, due to ****’s determination and courage and due to our input as parents. However, it is also, to a great extent, due to the care, professionalism, patience and understanding that you and your staff have shown to **** every day she has been at St Antony’s. The impact you have had on her life and the difference you have made to her future is immeasurable and we will forever be grateful. We will recommend St Antony’s to any parent as a superb school which nurtures and cares for the pupils, with excellent, professional staff and an environment in which children can grow, thrive and succeed, both academically and socially. Matthew and Alison, Y11 Parents
I just wanted to thank you and all the staff in year 7 who have taught ****** this year. Tonight’s parents evening was the best ****** has ever had. ****** has always struggled at school and is sometimes easily distracted and falls behind. Since starting at St Antony’s his confidence has grown and he has developed an ‘I can do’ attitude rather than an ‘I can’t’ attitude. I put this down to the amazing teaching staff in building his confidence up and encouraging him. Every teacher couldn’t speak highly enough about him and his attitude to work. I know it hasn’t been an easy year for staff and students, but please pass on my thanks to all the staff, he couldn’t of done it without their help. The school has done amazing. Kathryn, Y7 Parent
My name is Emma and I’m ******’s mum. Tonight we chatted about school, as we do most nights, but tonight he was so positive and enthusiastic about school, work, friends and his teachers, especially his form tutor, that I felt I should share this with you. ****** has settled in so well, it’s like he has always been there. Myself and ******’s Dad are so pleased with this and cannot begin to say how grateful we are that he is so settled and doing so well. Thank you for taking the time to read this email. And thank you for all your and your staffs hard work. Emma, Y7 Parent
It was lovely to meet Mr Uglow, watch Mrs Ingham in action and see the students working hard and enjoying learning. The school staff have a lot to be proud of, they have fostered an aspiring, healthy and respectful atmosphere. Raji, Prospective Teacher
I just wanted to email to let you know how polite your pupils are. I walk with my dog to collect my daughter every day and the pupils walking always make way to let me pass. They smile and acknowledge myself and my dog! It’s a pleasure to see such well-mannered and polite kids. Keep up the good work as the current pupils are a credit to all the staff! Sarah, Member of the Community
Please accept my thanks and pass them on to all your staff for helping **** settle into high school. I can’t be more thrilled with how smooth the transition has gone, mainly because **** has been made to feel valued and respected by your staff. Once again many thanks for all your professionalism, warmth and hard work. Maxine, Y7 Parent
I just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with how ******* is doing in Year 8. Not just academically but also in her self confidence. Her teachers are obviously doing a great job. It’s the time of year when lots of parents are talking about choosing high schools at the primary school gates and I have been recommending St Antony’s for its excellent pastoral care and communication with parents. Juliet, Y8 Parent
Hi everyone! My daughter just got a place at St Anthony’s – our first choice so am really pleased! But she is nervous… particularly about being bullied with it being a new school. Just wondering if anyone has any positive experiences / feedback I could share with her please , to set her mind at ease? Georgina, Worried Y6 Parent – Feedback Received Below:
Both my children moved to St Antony’s in years 8 and year 10 after a very bad experience at another school, both of them have flourished and were made to feel so welcome. The staff are amazing and approachable and go above and beyond. The school is small and as such they really get to know the children and nip any unacceptable behaviour in the bud. My son is nearing the end of year 11 and I couldn’t be happier. I would highly recommend. Sarah, Y8 & Y10 Parent
My daughter is in Y11 & I found out that my son has his place there in September. Honestly the school is amazing in every way. My daughter has had the most amazing 5 yrs there. Really have been some of the best days of her life so far. There transition program is very good. Zoe, Y6 & Y11 Parent
My daughter is in Y10 and loves it never had any trouble small school so the teachers get to know everybody individually. Julia, Y10 Parent
My son is in year 7 at St Antony’s and he loves it. I was worried about him starting High School for the bullying reasons but we definitely chose the right one. He’s like a different child now, much more confident etc.. he’s pretty shy but he made friends straight away. The teachers are great too Michelle, Y7 Parent
All my boys went there and had an amazing time, great teachers. Lynn, Past Parent
I worked there and it’s a fabulous school. The staff are amazing and don’t stand for any messing. Any issues will be dealt with swiftly. Your daughter will be made to feel very welcome from the minute she starts her new journey with there. The transition they have in place is amazing – she will have a ball. Geraldine, Former Staff Member
I left St Antony’s 7 years ago and my sister is now in year 9 and we’ve both loved every second ! Bethany, Previous Pupil