A small school with a BIG vision

We provide the rich soil that enables our children to develop deep roots and flourish. Within our rural community, our small Christian school nurtures growth, giving courage to face challenge, and abundant opportunities for unique strengths to blossom. Everyone feels valued and has respect for themselves and others, and hope for the brightest future.

Our vision draws inspiration from the Parable of the Sower which is found in the gospel of Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 in the New Testament.

A farmer sows seed in a field:

• Some seed falls on the paths, and the birds quickly eat it.
• Some seed falls where there are rocks, and not much soil. Plants grow quickly, but soon the sun dries them. There is not enough soil, and the plants die.
• Some seed begins to grow in a place where there are too many weeds. The weeds stop the growth of the plants, and the plants die.
• But other seed falls on good ground. So, the plants grow well. The farmer has a harvest from these plants.

Our school is the good ground that allows all who come into contact with it to grow well. Its seeds (pupils, staff and community) are given a rich diet to thrive into the best ‘plant’ possible. Our seeds are cared for during all ‘seasons’, given support and protection when it is needed and encouragement to flourish. The plants are strong and resilient, able to live peacefully and joyfully with those around them. The rich harvest is the end result of this labour for pupils, staff and the community – the brightest of futures.

Our vision is underpinned by our core Christian values of hope, respect and courage.

Yattendon is a diverse farming and property business situated in the heart of West Berkshire, covering over 9,000 acres of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a place that values traditional ethos and sense of community. The Estate is home to over 750 people with some 330 people working on businesses based in and around Yattendon. http://www.yattendon.co.uk/

Read our most recent SIAMS inspection report here. 

Our School Prayer

Dear Lord

Thank you for our education and for making learning fun at Yattendon Primary School.

Thank you for the respectful friendships we have made and for the teachers who help prepare us for God's big world.

Thank you that we are able to offer hope to those who are not as fortunate as we are.

Please fill us with courage and keep us safe. happy and healthy. 

Let every day be a good day. 

Amen