At St Andrew’s we are very lucky to have an extremely strong link with Walkden Methodist Church. As a Methodist school, our Christian ethos is very distinctive. This link goes back many years and has evolved and grown stronger over time. As a voluntary controlled school, the church is represented by two church foundation members currently on the governing body.

The minister at Walkden Methodist Church is Rev Nutan Suray.

VISITING OUR CHURCH

 The church and school families come together to share and celebrate through worship. We are always made extremely welcome in Church and worship there at least once a term at Christmas, Easter and at the end of the school year. Harvest is traditionally celebrated in school during October.

Pupils are given the opportunity to lead activities in the church at key times in the church’s calendar. Year 5 pupils lead ‘Experience Easter’ and ‘Experience Pentecost’ events each spring for the other key stage two classes.

Nursery and Reception classes visited the church in spring 2026 to learn about baptism and Palm Sunday.

The school supports church events, including a luncheon club for senior citizens, where the school choir perform each term.

• Y1 visited church for a mock  baptism, conducted by Rev Garfield
• Nursery had an exploration visit, learning all about the beautiful building