St Michael's School
Our local school, the oldest in the area, was founded as a church school in 1862 and for nearly 100 years provided an education for local children of all ages. In 1953 the church ceded control to Berkshire CC, though it still retained some influence. In 1958 St Michael’s became a primary school and more recently, in 2004, the school became Voluntary Aided (VA), reducing the control of (now) Bracknell Forest Council and increasing the influence of the Diocese.
How do we see our role as a church school? To quote our Mission Statement:
"At St Michael’s [School] we value the uniqueness of the individual and we offer our children a curriculum which is enriched and diverse, enabling us to inspire them to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens of the future. We live out our Christian values daily and foster supportive and trusting relationships with God and all members of the community."
This is backed up by the values that we aim to engender in our children, namely, Independence, Respect, Kindness, Hope, Community, Success and Trust, and if you visit the school website www.st-michaels-school.org you will find quotes which expand on these values and give more information about the school.
As a single-form entry school, St Michael’s has something of a family feel to it, and pupils often talk about the school in that way. But, despite our small size, we provide a wide range of experience. In fact, in 2017 we were awarded the accolade of Bracknell Forest ‘School of the Year’, principally for that reason. Though a C of E school, we primarily serve our local catchment area and welcome children of any creed or, indeed, of no creed at all. It is not our role to proselytize; it is our role to demonstrate our Christian values day by day.
Most governors are Foundation Governors, who are nominated locally but are appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education, whom they represent. They are expected to have their own Christian faith and a clear understanding of church school distinctiveness. They must act in the best interests of the children, young people and the whole community. The Foundation Governors include Rev John Castle (Rector of St Michael's Church) and six others.
How do we see our role as a church school? To quote our Mission Statement:
"At St Michael’s [School] we value the uniqueness of the individual and we offer our children a curriculum which is enriched and diverse, enabling us to inspire them to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens of the future. We live out our Christian values daily and foster supportive and trusting relationships with God and all members of the community."
This is backed up by the values that we aim to engender in our children, namely, Independence, Respect, Kindness, Hope, Community, Success and Trust, and if you visit the school website www.st-michaels-school.org you will find quotes which expand on these values and give more information about the school.
As a single-form entry school, St Michael’s has something of a family feel to it, and pupils often talk about the school in that way. But, despite our small size, we provide a wide range of experience. In fact, in 2017 we were awarded the accolade of Bracknell Forest ‘School of the Year’, principally for that reason. Though a C of E school, we primarily serve our local catchment area and welcome children of any creed or, indeed, of no creed at all. It is not our role to proselytize; it is our role to demonstrate our Christian values day by day.
Most governors are Foundation Governors, who are nominated locally but are appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education, whom they represent. They are expected to have their own Christian faith and a clear understanding of church school distinctiveness. They must act in the best interests of the children, young people and the whole community. The Foundation Governors include Rev John Castle (Rector of St Michael's Church) and six others.
The article below is from the September 2022 St Michaels Church Newsletter
