St Dominic's Independent Junior School is situated in Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent on the A52 main road between Newcastle, Staffordshire and the City of Stoke on Trent.
The School was founded by the English Dominican Sisters around 1857 and was administered by them until August 1980, when a Board of Directors took over the administration of the School.
The main aim is the continuation of a traditional type of education upholding moral tones, fostering character building, providing a Christian atmosphere and achieving academic excellence.
The curriculum is designed to develop in all pupils, the less able no less than the scholar, their academic potential to the fullest possible extent.
The school aims to ensure a good grounding in the core subjects: English, Mathematics and Science; the other foundation subjects: design and technology, History, Geography, Music, Art, Physical Education and Religious Education; Computing skills are encouraged throughout the School and French is introduced at year 4.
Extra Curricular activities available during school hours are: Speech and Drama, Dancing, Piano, Classical Guitar, Clarinet, Flute, Keyboard, 'Cello. Lunchtime activities in the form of clubs are Badminton, Choir, Chess, Computing, Recorder and Swimming. School games and sporting activities are: Athletics, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Netball/Football, Cricket, Hockey, Rounders, Swimming and Tennis.
The School has its own indoor heated swimming pool. All children, including the Nursery pupils, are taught to swim by a fully qualified instructor.
