Mater Ecclesiae Multi Academy Trust
Responding to the wishes of Bishop Swarbrick, on 1st September 2025, St. Anthony's Catholic Primary School became part of the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust. The Trust currently consists of 17 schools in the wider Preston area and will eventually be made up of the 23 Catholic primary and secondary schools.
Our Vision
Our mission is to be ‘One Family in Christ’ delivering the Catholic mission of the Diocese of Lancaster and serving the family of Catholic schools in the Preston area, under the patronage of Mary the Mother of the church - Mater Ecclesiae.
Our vision is to work together to meet the needs of all and strive for excellence. Within our family, members of our community are loved and valued as unique individuals made in the image of God. They are respected and cherished and given every opportunity to grow together.
As ‘One Family in Christ’ we embrace, celebrate and inspire our diverse communities to achieve their full potential.
We value the professional development of our staff and are dedicated to providing high quality Continuing Professional Development across all areas of school life, coupled with a collaborative and supportive framework for effective teamwork. We believe that together we are much stronger and work in close partnership to create a vision for education that is outward-facing, spiritually uplifting and enriching for all.
