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St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School

St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Our church school, St Alfege with St Peter's, is a small school with a big vision, and has been part of the community for over 150 years. 

The Primary School (with its own nursery) is an inclusive one form entry church school comprising of a vibrant, diverse and aspirational community. At St Alfege with St Peter's, everyone is inspired and challenged to fulfil their full potential, both academically and in their broader educational and personal development. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and supportive ethos, and the difference we can make for our children and families, who are often very vulnerable. This is communicated through our values and the vision that permeates everything we do.

Members of the clergy and several members of the congregation give their time generously as governors leading the school strategically and making regular visits to the school. The clergy and others from the church regularly lead collective worship and volunteer in other ways to help the school. The school also holds special services in the church to celebrate Harvest, Christmas, Easter and the end of the school year. The whole school attends and parents are welcome.

The school runs a foodbank, with the help of a Foundation Governor and a
member of the Church Community. Gifts of food and donations via the church have been regular and significant. 

In their 2017 Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodists Schools the school was deemed "Outstanding". The report noted that “The close involvement of the incumbent and parish in the life of the school brings them together in a spirit of service to the wider community.”

In July 2019 the school achieved their best ever SATs results, with 96% of children in Year 6 meeting the expected standards in the reading and maths tests, and 89% meeting the expected standards in writing. 

In September 2019 the school welcomed a new headteacher, Mrs Amanda Wilson. Amanda was previously a leader at St Mary Magdalene School in Woolwich and brings with her an enthusiasm to see the children who attend St Alfege with St Peter’s school continue to develop academically, spiritually and in every way. 

We are extremely proud of our church school which is a hard working, caring and happy place with wonderful children and exceptional staff.  Find out more here.  
 

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Services at St Alfege Church


We have a range of Sunday and weekday services at St Alfege, including daily prayer, children's services, Lugandan fellowship, Taizé and Evensong. Everyone is welcome to our services.

Please email Wendy Foreman if you would like to sign up for a regular e-newsletter with information about worship, music, heritage and other activities.

Updated service times are always available on the homepage of this website. 


Sunday Services


Sunday 8am, Holy Communion (BCP)
This is a said communion service in church according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer lasting about 35 minutes.  It is quiet and contemplative. The congregation normally gathers at a local coffee shop after the service. Please note this service does not take place in August.



Sunday 10am, Parish Eucharist  

This is a full, sung communion service attended by up to 200 people in the congregation every week.  The service, from Common Worship, includes a sermon and cathedral-standard singing with St Alfege Church Choir.  Many volunteers are involved in welcoming, reading and serving.  This service lasts about an hour and ten minutes and uses traditional language on most Sundays.

This service is broadcast live on our YouTube Channel, @StAlfegeChurch. You do not have to sign up or log in, and we do not broadcast the distribution of communion.

Children's Church gathers for worship in the Church Hall during term time.

Refreshments are offered in the hall after the service, and everyone is welcome.

 

Sunday 4pm, Choral Evensong  (monthly)
Join us for Choral Evensong which is sung on the last Sunday of every month at 4pm (excluding August) and lasts for about an hour. Enjoy the beauty of language and music in cathedral-style evensong according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer with St Alfege Choir led by Director of Music, Joshua Ryan. Please note that there is no Choral Evensong in August. However there is a special Bell Ringers' Evensong on Sunday 30 August at 4pm.


Sunday 3pm, Okutendereza mu Luganda (monthly)
A service in Lugandan is held every second Sunday of the month at 3pm in the church. This is an Anglican service organised and led by Okutendereza mu Luganda, a fellowship of Lugandan speakers from Uganda and Rwanda. Everyone is welcome.


Sunday 5:30pm, Abide (monthly)

A contemplative service on the first Sunday of every month at 5.30pm featuring silence, liturgy, prayers and music from the Taize and Northumbria Communities, and lasting for about 45 minutes. Please note that there is no Abide service in August.


 

Weekday services

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am, Morning Prayer

A said service of prayer and Bible reading, lasting approximately 20 minutes. We meet in the St Alfege Chapel, in Church.

Thursday 8am, Holy Communion

A said service of Holy Communion, lasting approximately 40 minutes. We meet in the St Alfege Chapel, in Church. Please note that this service does not take place in August.