"Yateley is a highly successful school"

Office for Standards in Education

The school has excellent facilities, set in a large and attractive campus of 45 acres
The school has ten modern science laboratories, five networked computer suites, a Music suite, two Drama Studios, a new Dance Studio, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Fitness Suite, Specialist suites for Technology, Food Technology and Textiles, Modern specialised classroom suites for all subjects.

High Standards
Pupils are taught in their form groups when they first arrive at the school to provide a secure and stable start to their time with us.  As children move up the school, we introduce setting because we believe that children learn better when grouped with others of similar ability.  Homework is a vital part of the first class education we provide.  It is set for all pupils and is recorded in a diary, enabling parents to offer appropriate support and encouragement.

Pupils whose work, behaviour or effort is particularly notable are awarded credits.  Pupils also receive special certificates for high levels of effort in their subjects and special letters from the Headteacher are sent home to recognise particularly good work.

Your child will have the opportunity to study a broad and exciting range of subjects at Yateley
As pupils progress through the school an increasing amount of choice and flexibility is available.

Extensive Opportunities
We offer an extensive range of GCSE courses. Pupils may specialise in the subjects they enjoy whilst still maintaining a good breadth of education.

Years 10 and 11
The majority of pupils study 10 subjects at GCSE.  For less academic pupils we offer a special learning programme which includes a reduced number of GCSEs.  For the most able additional subjects are available.

Personal and Social Education
As well as examination subjects all pupils follow courses in Personal and Social Education and in Citizenship. 

Through these courses our pupils learn the importance of social and moral values.  The topics covered include:- health and personal relationships; first aid; information about drugs and alcohol; personal safety; study skills, careers guidance, financial and citizenship information.

Special Features
Pupils may study Biology, Chemistry and Physics as separate subjects.  We are one of the few state schools to offer Latin.  Our option system allows pupils to study both History and Geography, two performing arts subjects and a range of technology and vocational subjects.

Yateley offers a large range of activities at lunch time and after school.  There is also an extensive programme of visits and trips. 

Yateley’s reputation for excellence in Music, Dance and Drama led to the award of Specialist Performing Arts Status in 2002.  This has meant that we have been able to increase opportunities for our students by offering the chance to work with specialist artists, as well as the clubs, concerts and performances available during the year.

Sport
All pupils have the opportunity to take part in sports activities. 

Our record on the sports field is formidable with Yateley pupils gaining success at district, county, national and international levels.  Our outstanding sports facilities, swimming pool and playing fields provide a first class environment in which to nurture individual potential.

International Links
Yateley pupils have the chance to travel abroad on school organised visits from Year 7 onwards.  The school has exchanged visits with France and USA and links exist with Kenya and Peru. 

Each year trips take place to destinations such as the South of France for water sports, the Alps for Skiing, the Netherlands for Geography, Berlin and Eastern Europe for History, Paris, Spain and Italy for languages and culture.

Yateley is a caring School
Yateley is a happy school with considerate, motivated and well behaved pupils. Before your child joins this school in Year 7 we will have made sure that he or she has had several opportunities to visit us.  We have close links with our local primary and junior schools so that we can ensure every child makes a trouble-free start to their secondary education.

When children first come to the school they are placed in the care of a form tutor whose job it is to look after their welfare and to help them achieve their best.  As pupils progress through the school, the form tutor moves with them so that a relationship of real trust and understanding can be built up.

The work of the tutor is coordinated by the Head of Year, who is responsible for dealing with any problems or concerns.  We will also keep you informed of your child’s progress through regular consultation evenings and written reports.  Parents are always welcome to contact the headteacher directly if there are particular concerns.

Regular assemblies and tutor periods help to develop a sense of community and a shared purpose.  The moral and spiritual welfare of our pupils is of great importance to us and we work hard to make Yateley School a secure, caring and stimulating place in which to learn.

Peace of mind
We have a fully equipped sick bay and a qualified first aider who takes care of medical problems.  Our school refectory provides a large choice of nutritious food at lunch times.  We also run special clubs for younger pupils before and after school so that parents can leave their children in safe hands for the whole day.

We believe that education is a most precious gift.  We strive to be at the forefront of technology in order to equip the citizens of tomorrow with the skills and expertise they will need to make their way in a rapidly changing world.  At the same time we hold to the common sense values of traditional education

We are an outward looking school and our pupils are taught to see themselves as a part of a wider community.  This is accomplished through work experience, service to the community, charity fund-raising and an impressive programme of educational visits.

Parental involvement is a vital factor in our success
We see the education of your child as a partnership and we count on your support.  In return you may depend on Yateley School to do its upmost to provide an education of the highest standard.  We keep parents informed through a weekly bulletin and regular information and consultation evenings.  As a member of our PTA you will have the opportunity to take an active role in the education of your child, to help raise funds and to participate in a range of social activities.