Our Vision & Values

We are blessed to draw from the legacy and inspiration of St Clare of Assisi, who dedicated her life to God, humility, simplicity, and caring for the poor.

Hers was a life not complicated by seeking to impress others, but instead she found joy and confidence by striving to be fully the person God created her to be.

When she was 18 years old, Clare heard Francis of Assisi preach. She was inspired by his words and left behind the wealth and luxury she had been born into, seeking to follow the example of Jesus more closely.

She was soon joined by other women who became known as the ‘poor ladies’, founding the Order of Saint Clare, which continues its work to this day.

A famous image of St Clare inspires our logo.

It comes from a story about Clare taking the Eucharistic Host from the chapel at a time when Assisi was under threat from invaders. Her prayers for protection and her faith in God’s presence are believed to be the reason why Assisi was spared invasion.

Our Trust takes great joy in having been given the name of this great woman. We take inspiration too in the close ties between St Clare and St Francis in the way we work in partnership with our sister Trust, St Francis CMAT.

To follow through on her inspiring example, we live out our mission to serve the communities most in need through every aspect of school life. In everyday practice, this means we believe in the power and effectiveness of local leadership and ensure our schools are fully anchored in the communities they serve.

It also means that we consistently build networks and relationships across schools to be ready and able to share time, talents and resources for the common good.

We are committed to providing the best possible education and experiences to all pupils, regardless of their background. We use our expertise, shared resources and outstanding leadership to help all children flourish.

Our Vision

St Clare CMAT is committed to building a family of schools where, through our love for each other, the God-given gifts of every pupil and every member of staff shine brightly for the good of all.

Our Values & Ethos

Patience

Respect

Tolerance

Here at St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we create inspiring learning environments where…

Every child experiences the best of what happens anywhere across the Trust.

Through effective sharing and challenge, we tackle variation in the quality of education and care so that every child feels safe, happy and loved, feels that they belong, and can flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

Inspiring leadership and excellent governance are found in every school community.

We emphasise the development of strong leadership in every school. Local governors, school leaders and staff in every role are encouraged to be innovative, reflective, and collaborative, with a focus on continuous professional development and formation.

The Trust aims to build governors, school leaders and staff who deeply understand their schools and who contribute to the broader Trust community.

Inclusive communities make everyone feel they belong.

We emphasise the importance of patience, respect, and tolerance, ensuring that every pupil and staff member is given opportunities for growth and fresh starts if mistakes are made. The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils through strong curricula and purposeful dialogue.
We seek to build meaningful relationships and networks across schools that enhance the work of every member of staff through the love, joy and hope found in our work together.