Headteacher's Welcome

As Headteacher, it is my privilege to lead the school and extend a warm welcome to our students, their parents, and our many friends in the local community. We are ‘inspiring lives through learning’ every day – through excellent teaching, compassionate pastoral care, and a programme of extra-curricular activities which is second to none.

Our extensive grounds and specialist facilities are coupled with a highly developed house system which means we offer parents and students the best of both worlds: a school large enough to have specialised facilities for all subjects, but with learners part of a small community of just 300 pupils.

Our school crest contains our historic motto: ‘usque ad finem’. It means, ‘until the end’. That’s as true today as when it was first written. It means we’ll be with you every step of the way. It means to go to the utmost extreme in pursuit of excellence: to give your all, to travel as far as can be travelled, to do as much as can be done. That’s what we promise for our learners. And that’s what we expect from each member of our community. 

Ofsted confirmed that as a school we “put the welfare of pupils, as well as academic achievement, at the heart of everything we do”, that “pupils enjoy school” and that there is a “strong sense of community for both staff and pupils”.  

We celebrated our 50th Anniversary year on this site in 2022. That sense of history, of pride and of community is what makes us special – we’ve been central to the Cheltenham community for generations. 

Our next Open Evening is our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 23rd January. If you are thinking of joining us, you'll find all of the information here.

We look forward to meeting you.

Mr Steve Jefferies