End of Summer Term News
What a year this has been! It has been eventful to say the least! Firstly, we interviewed for a new Headteacher in September 2023, then we said goodbye to Mrs Pomeroy at Christmas. We started the New Year with Mrs Hall at the helm, and then we had Ofsted for the first time in 10 years just before May half term. All major events, but the school maintained its consistent ambitions and standards as always.
I can certainly say, on behalf of the governing body, that we are delighted that the school has maintained the Outstanding Ofsted grade first received in November 2014. It is an incredible achievement as it as certainly become a more exacting standard. That top Ofsted grade, plus the outstanding attainment and progress measures achieved consistently over those years put us at the top of many league tables. We could not have been so successful without a fantastic team of highly skilled and motivated staff, without a very supportive community of parents and carers, and without the hard work and consistent effort by the girls themselves. Well done to all concerned! We are, indeed, very proud of you all.
Of course, we know very well that data and reports are only part of the story. Our values and ethos permeate all areas of school life and help all abilities to succeed in becoming articulate, questioning, tolerant and independent young women. Much of this was in evidence during the GCSE exam period when the Year 11 students showed continued dedication to their studies but also at the valedictory evening, where they shone in all their finery! We wish them great success!
So, at the end of such an eventful year, we must look forward to those that follow. We are proud to have Mrs Hall as our new Headteacher and we also have a new building to look forward to. Governors are confident in the school’s continued success.
On behalf of all governors, I wish you all a safe and restful summer break and look forward to the new school year in September.
Lorimer Russell-Hayes
Chair of Governors
