Our School History
St. Edward's origins began with St. Edward's Primary School which was established in 1865 by a French Roman Catholic priest, Rev. Father Edward Blanchet. In 1921, the board of directors which consisted of a group of priests from Italy, France and Ireland decided to start a secondary school for the students. On February 6, 1922, the new secondary school opened its doors to seven St. Edward's Primary School graduates: Anthony Tucker, Sylvester Tucker, James Massallay, Edward Farrah, William Luke, Joseph Luke and Albert M. Margai - future prime minister of Sierra Leone. At that time, the secondary school was located at the same address as the primary school at Howe Street in Freetown. St. Edward's is the third oldest secondary school in Sierra Leone. The first head master of St. Edward's was Father Michael O'Connor, but six months after the school opened, Father O'Connor retired due to illness and was replaced by Father Mulcahy. Under the stewardship of Father Mulcahy, St. Edward's Secondary School became a first rate academic institution which followed a strict, old-fashioned British curriculum and enforced discipline by means of corporal punishment. The sports programs at St. Edward's became a source of general admiration.
Head Teacher's Note
Our school prides itself on the delivery of a creative and inspiring curriculum that is designed to stimulate the learning of all pupils. All children possess unique skills and experiences and we aim to value and challenge these equally. We firmly believe that the emergence of a child's interests and academic abilities is best supported by an environment that nurtures exploration, inquiry and imagination. Our balanced approach to curriculum planning encourages high academic achievement in English, Mathematics, Science and Computing. Opportunities to apply the skills learned in these disciplines – through a creative, topic-based approach to learning – allow all pupils to consolidate their knowledge in challenging contexts. We place particular value on breadth of learning and all pupils enjoy opportunities to develop in Music, Drama, Dance, sport, Art & Design and PE in an environment that celebrates success equally across the curriculum. St Edward Primary School strives to be a place of learning for all. Through an inclusive approach to all learners, we enjoy supporting our pupils as they grow in confidence while developing their unique talents.
Mrs. Josephine Fomba
Parents Testimonial
The incredible potential of a school is determined by it pupils or students's abilities to showcase all that they have been thought by their institution.
This is due to the fact that St Edward is one of the best primary schools in Sierra Leone that is popularly known for producing the best pupils in the NPSE exam nation wide.
- Mr. James Sandy Parent - of a class six pupil.
I will never regret the fact that I intentionally admit my son to the St Edward's Primary School because of it indelibe impact it has created in Sierra Leone's primary education.
- Madam Mary Lavallie Parent - of class three pupil.
If you are looking for a grade A school to admit Your child or children I strongly recommend St Edward's Primary School as the best choice.
- Mr. Amadu Sesay Parent - and Civil Servant.