Mrs J Rainey

In my role as Headteacher of Our Lady and St Anselm's R.C. Primary I work closely with all children, families and our parish. Our mission is to ensure all children are recognised as unique individuals in a caring, nurturing environment with Christ at the Centre. I strongly believe that the children are here to have memorable experiences, build on what they know and can do and help them to become confident life-long learners. Through their time at St Anselm's I hope to ensure each child is supported in their personal journey of faith. I am very proud of all the young people and the staff at St Anselm's and I am sure everyone who visits our school will receive a warm welcome by all.

Mrs M Abbondandolo

I have worked at Our Lady & St. Anselm's since March 2009 and I probably don't need to do much of an introduction as you will see me sat in my office on a daily basis carrying out my duties as School Business Manager. I studied at The National College of Teaching and Leadership and gained my Certificate in School Business Management in May 2014. I can honestly say that I enjoy working as part of a team, in a school where staff are extremely dedicated and the pupils are an absolute credit. I am married to Bruno who is Italian (hence the strange surname) and have two children, Gianluca and Gabriella. I enjoy the outdoors and travelling but most of all I love spending time with my family and friends.

Miss A Barlow

I have been at Our Lady & St. Anselm's since 2008 as a Teaching Assistant in both key stages and enjoy working in a small, friendly school where everybody counts. I love teaching children skills in cooking, which I have done for many years through my cookery club; you never know, I may inspire the next Jamie Oliver!! I thoroughly enjoy creating displays and doing craft activities with our children; seeing their faces when they have finished is very satisfying and worthwhile. I have three girls who all attended Our Lady & St. Anselm's. My eldest daughter has now completed her masters degree, gosh how time flies! Away from school, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking, reading and cooking (surprise, surprise!!)

Miss A Brown

My name is Anne Brown, I have worked at Our Lady and St. Anselm's since 2001 as a Teaching Assistant in both Key Stage One and Key Stage Two. Most recently, I have joined the admin team in the school office. . I am proud to be part of a successful team who encourage every child to reach their full potential. When not at home in Whitworth, I enjoy spending time at my caravan in Heysham or playing my Ukulele.

Mrs C Davies

Hello, I am Mrs Davies. I am a busy mum of four children. I have a very large extended family and I really enjoy getting together with them. I love being out with my two dogs – Chester and Billy- Bob. (I also have a cat named Jasper). I enjoy getting lost in a good book and reading with my youngest son. A couple of our favourites are ‘Varjak Paw’ and ‘The boy at the back of the class’. I love arts and crafts and enjoy getting stuck into creative projects. I am a teacher and SENCo at OLSA and proud to be a part of the OLSA family. 

Mrs E Helliwell

I have been a teacher at Our Lady and St Anselm's since September 2009 and the Assistant Headteacher for Key Stage 1 since 2014. I have had the opportunity to teach the breadth of Key Stage One but predominantly have worked closely in the Early Years Foundation Stage. I am now the proud mummy to Ida who, along with my husband, I enjoy spending valuable time with.

Mrs C Howarth

Hello. I am Mrs Howarth and I have been teaching at OLSA since September 2013. As well as being class teacher to Year Five, I co-ordinate PSHE and MFL throughout the school. I am responsible for maintaining the mental health and wellbeing of the children and staff at OLSA and I enjoy my recent role as mentor to ECT'S and student teachers. It is a pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful team here.