St Richard’s CE Primary School Vision

We aim to enable every child to flourish in their potential as a child of God, to achieve without limits and to become an agent of change. We are committed to fostering good mental health and wellbeing for our whole school community. Our school is completely inclusive and distinctively Christian. 

Theological underpinning

We aim to enable every child to flourish in their potential as a child of God,

The foundational Christian belief about every human being is that we are all beautiful, because we are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). That means that we are all to be equally valued, and that we were all made for creativity, collaboration and community with God and each other.

to achieve without limits and to become an agent of change.

The Biblical picture is also that God gives us responsibility and opportunity. We are here to care for our planet, our community, and each other (Genesis 2:15). Our life has meaning and purpose. We want everyone to be bold: to become the best that we can be and to discover that our lives can make a difference.

We are committed to fostering good mental health and wellbeing for all.

The heart of the Christian message is Jesus, and his story shapes our year. We celebrate his birth as the Light of the world and seek to live lives that shine brightly. We rejoice in his resurrection, which gives us hope and joy. And throughout the year we remember that he came ‘to give life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).

Our school is completely inclusive and distinctively Christian. 

Jesus came to show God’s love to everyone without distinction. He calls us to follow his example by loving God and our neighbour, including especially the last, the least and the lost (Luke 10:25-37). We therefore welcome families of any faith and none, whatever their background or circumstances. And at the heart of our school is the love of God: his love for us and our love for him and one another.

We are Bold, Bright and Beautiful!