Valuing the individual, nurturing achievement

Our ethos recognises the unique and equal value of each individual. At St Anne's we strive to create a Christian community that shares common beliefs and values, underpinned by the highest standards of achievement and behaviour.
Helping our students to understand, embrace and remain true to our Catholic values is central to the ethos of St Anne's. We believe that the development of a student's moral character is fundamental to their future success and wellbeing.St Anne's values each member of the school community and makes every effort to get to know them individually so that teaching staff can unlock their potential and encourage them to pursue their ambitions. At all times, the health, wellbeing and care of the young people we nurture is central to our work.

Whilst we aim to raise standards of achievement across the curriculum, as a specialist arts college we particularly aim to improve the quality of learning in media subjects, leading to a whole school improvement. Alongside this, we endeavour to nurture a lifelong passion for the arts as both participants and discriminating audiences.
Our school community teaches the importance of developing a sense of service and encourages all students to live out these values in their daily lives. Students regularly help support the elderly within the Salford Diocese and plan fundraising activities for local, worthy causes. We hope that through this work, our young people will grow into outstanding adults that have a sense of personal devotion for helping those around them.

Our school ethos states:
“St Anne's R.C. High School is a welcoming school where everyone is highly valued and where tolerance, honesty, cooperation and mutual respect for others are fostered. We are committed to the development of the whole person within a supportive, secure and creative environment. A broad, balanced and appropriate curriculum provides equal opportunity for all pupils to maximise their potential regardless of disability, gender re-assignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. We endeavour to promote positive relationships with parents, governors and members of our wider community."