St Mary's Catholic Academy

You know what is really mental abuse? Our homework. On science, we get topics that we don't even know answers to. Like we haven't LEARNED it. They could atleast do them after learning

St Mary's has become an extension of our family. The staff are warm and welcoming, and our son has formed some wonderful friendships. We're so grateful to have found a school that truly puts the needs of its pupils first.

I was bullied continuously for four years during my time at St. Mary’s Catholic Academy. That’s the majority of my high school life. I went to staff multiple times to explain what was happening, and each time, I was met with indifference as if what I said didn’t matter. I even sent emails directly to the headteacher and provided clear proof, including a recording of the girls harassing me. Still, nothing was done.

The bullying wasn’t just verbal it included being followed around the school, having things thrown at me, and even being targeted online. I gave the school everything they needed to act, and they still turned a blind eye.

The impact of this neglect was serious. The constant fear, anxiety, and sense of isolation pushed me into depression. It got so bad that my mum took me to the doctor, concerned for my mental health. The possibility of going on antidepressants at that age of 14 because of what I went through at school was heartbreaking.

Instead of supporting me, the school labeled me as a “troubled” student. They even tried to send me to a school meant for misbehaving students after moving me to a different form group without properly explaining why. As someone who suffers from anxiety, this sudden change shattered any sense of routine and comfort I had. I became too scared to attend my lessons because everything had changed, and I didn’t feel safe or seen.

When I was finally forced to return to lessons, I was placed in the back of the classroom. No one spoke to me. I felt invisible like I didn’t exist. I dreaded going to school every day. I was isolated, misunderstood, and unheard.

I ended up needing therapy to deal with everything, but even that was difficult. After being shut down and ignored for so long, opening up felt impossible. St. Mary’s made me feel like no one would ever care about how I felt.

This school needs to understand the real impact that neglecting mental health can have. It needs to take responsibility for the emotional damage it can cause when it fails to protect and support its students.

Alright school apart from two things:toilet and uniform. Children should have access to the toilet whenever they need it. It is a human right. 2nd of all boys should be able to wear shorts in the summer! This is outrageous stupid. Girls get to wear high skirts so why can’t boys where shorts especially when girls don’t do anything at lunch but boys play football. And then they’re made to wear their blazers!

We have been extremely impressed with the standard of education at St Mary's Catholic Academy. The teachers are very supportive and go above and beyond to ensure our daughter is happy and thriving. We can't thank them enough for all their hard work.

This is not a Catholic school, this is Sodom, how is it possible to ban the celebration of Easter. Change the name of the school. Generally, it is a breeding ground for bandits and sodomites

Respect for teaching about god but told they are very strict and don’t try to understand others

I am currently in year 8 going into year nine in September my last day of this year included me being pushed down stairs punched in the face and screamed at by a teacher to the point where I had a panic attack because I forgot a pen

Its ok i guess not the best school

Nice in vents shite school

Not that good tretonts to staf and they give star awards to over achievers give chalangis to students that arae in year 1 it makes uther children that tried so hard to win to fail they crush the sole of the yung minds and they make shor to give the over achecers swords and to make it unsuspishos they give it to children that did acheav there best. To me this is sikoning and very,very rong.

I am currently a Year 11 student at this school. I have been bullied since I was in Year 7. The school did nothing to stop it, and I have just accepted it. The PE kit is outrageous as they won't let ys wear our own leggings even though the school ones are see through. The skort is also very short and the shorts in them don't hide your underwear. The SLT are specifically strict especially the female one(IYKYK). Some teachers are powerhungry and others are just not nice at all. I have been told to jump of North Pier by one and was also called a lunatic by one. Please, if you value your mental stability do not come here. I used to be very mentally strong and confident before coming here and now I question my identity and question why I even exist here because of everything the school has done. I have experienced sexual harassment as well in this school, and there was no point telling anyone. My parents were brainwashed as they thought this school is the best in Blackpool, and they still do. They don't know what it has done. People also vape in the toilets so if your sensitive to that then you are in bad luck. The food is horrible, and I haven't been able to get support for my mental health either. If you tell them that you've self harmed all they do is ring home. The school just makes all my problems worse and to be honest I feel as if they will only change if I kill myself.

The school doesn't deal with racism well, it's common to be racially attacked every other day. Also, the uniform rules are outragous and many familes can barely afford the PE kit. Girls can't do anything on own clothes day because 'they're trying to get male validation' or 'you just want boys to look at you'.

Mice infestation leading to mice running around classrooms during class