Our School

We are a Catholic school. Our vision is for every child at St Cuthbert Mayne to live life to the full and flourish academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.

Within a safe, loving and inclusive community, we strive for every child to grow in their love of life, learning and one another. Through inspirational teaching, every child will be challenged to fulfil their potential and know their own worth with a curriculum that is innovative, creative, stimulating and well-resourced.

Together with our parents and parishes we aim to give our children a safe, happy, faith-filled, stimulating and healthy environment where there is laughter and enjoyment.

We firmly believe that when children are cared for, valued and respected they in turn will care for, value and respect those around them.

Ofsted noted: “Pupils live up to the school’s deeply rooted values. Pupils very clearly  fill each other’s ‘emotional buckets’ with acts of kindness so that all can be happy at school. Pupils also explained how they value the many opportunities to support charities and care for people in need.”

We believe every child is unique, talented and can succeed.

St. Cuthbert Mayne School is situated in Gadebridge Park, overlooking the town of Hemel Hempstead and on the perimeter of the Gadebridge Estate.

Founded by the Dominican Sisters, the first pupils were registered in 1958 and the school was formally opened in 1960 by Cardinal Godfrey. St Cuthbert Mayne School is a junior mixed, with two form entry.

The motto of the Dominicans is contained in our school badge:

LAUDARE – To Praise

BENEDICERE – To Bless

PRÆDICARE – To Preach