Lea Endowed Church of England (Aided) School has a Christian foundation.  The school was established approximately two hundred years ago as the result of an endowment bequeathed in the will of Samuel Neeld, a local Quaker.

Today, Lea Endowed is the parish school of St. Christopher’s Church, Lea.  There are strong links with St. Christopher’s and the vicar regularly visits the school.  The Christian teaching of the school is in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England.  The Blackburn Diocesan Religious Education Syllabus is followed.

The school encourages each pupil to develop their full potential – spiritually, emotionally, academically, aesthetically, socially and physically.  Everyone works towards creating an atmosphere of care and respect for each individual child and adult within the school.  Teaching within the school follows the National Curriculum.  Every effort will be made to ensure that each pupil experiences a broad and balanced curriculum.  The teachers have high expectations of pupil performance and each child is encouraged to produce their best work.

Parental involvement is very important and parents are given the opportunity to take an active part in their child’s learning.  Parents are invited to help out in school in a variety of ways and to support the fund-raising activities of the ‘Friends of Lea Endowed School’.  Parents are always welcome to visit the school if anything should concern them regarding their children.  The headteacher or class teachers will be happy to discuss any problem or difficulty.

The school makes a great effort to provide a cheerful, stimulating environment.  Children’s art work, writing, models, etc. are regularly displayed.  Everyone works together to keep the school clean, bright and tidy.

Health and safety features prominently within the curriculum.  This important cross-curricular subject is taught in a manner which is relevant and meaningful to pupils.  A ‘whole school’ approach is frequently adopted to highlight specific health and safety issues.  

A no-smoking policy operates with the school.  The Governors have also agreed that alcohol should not be consumed at events held in school where children are present and that fund-raising activities should not be held on Sundays.

Much concern is shown for the local environment.  Children, parents and teachers work together to keep the school grounds attractive and litter-free.  The school has developed a conservation area and created a wildlife pond.    A Gardening club is held after school every Wednesday.

The wildlife pond and conservation area provide an important resource for study.  The school field is used throughout the year for a variety of sports.  The school is keen to encourage pupils to enjoy being in the fresh air and to explore and take an interest in the local environment.  

The school feels that it is important that its pupils show care and concern for others less fortunate than themselves.  A Romanian orphan girl called Reka has been ‘adopted’ by the school.  Sponsorship of Ferei is shared with Catforth C.P. School.  The sponsorship is on a long term basis until she is 15 or 16 years old.  Reka lives in a ‘Home of Hope’ in Tirgu Mures.  

Finally, the school aims to create an informal relaxed atmosphere where visitors are made welcome.  Pupils are taught that good manners and courtesy and consideration for others are important qualities.  School uniform is worn and pupils are expected to look smart and tidy.  Respect for one another, regardless of ability or disability, and tolerance for different beliefs, race or colour are encouraged and are in keeping with the Christian foundation of Lea Endowed School.