It gives me great pleasure to extend to you the warmest of welcomes to the Brighton Hill Community School Career Site. I’ve been fortunate enough to be the Headteacher of this extraordinary school since January 2017, during which time, we have achieved some incredible things, not least growing the school from 502 students on roll to the 1285 we have today. Each and every one of these students brings something special to this school. Their bright yellow shirts are an unmistakable badge of honour; they belong to the famous #YellowArmy and they are proud to do so. In fact, during our most recent Ofsted inspection, it was noted that “Pupils are eager to explain why they believe that Brighton Hill is such a special school.”

Most visitors comment on how happy and engaged our students are and it is clear for anyone to see that they are living embodiments of our four cornerstones: Commitment, Courage, Collaboration and Kindness. As Ofsted themselves said in our report, “The importance of kindness is at the heart of the school’s ethos.”

We have extremely high expectations and are committed to Making Success Inevitable for every single student in our care. Our curriculum aims to inspire a thirst for learning within our school culture, in which students are committed to making outstanding progress and achieving excellence, supported at all times by our exceptional team of staff.

Pastoral care is an integral part of our work here at Brighton Hill Community School; we were the first school in the UK to win a national BETT Award for technology, courtesy of our Mental Health and Wellbeing app for students called “My Teen Mind”. In addition, our pastoral staff are ably assisted by our many varied teams of student leaders, who have won national acclaim for their forward-thinking expertise. We are proud that our school was described by inspectors as “welcoming and inclusive” and a place where “lessons are calm and focused”.

It is impossible to capture the true spirit of our school in a single piece on our website, so I hope that we can welcome you for a visit to Brighton Hill Community School in the very near future.

Mr C Edwards

Headteacher

South Farnham Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust which was formed in 2015.

Our Trust currently consists of eleven schools (ten full members and one associate member), a Teaching School Hub and thriving SCITT.

South Farnham School consisting of 837 pupils from 4 to 11 years is situated on two sites, one in Menin Way and the other in The Bourne. It is an ‘Outstanding’ school, an RSHE hub, a Teaching School Hub and the Accredited Body for the Surrey South Farnham SCITT. South Farnham is the designated Academy Sponsor.

Highfield South Farnham School, a two-form entry primary school with a Nursery, catering for children from three years. After working with the Trust it has just become an ‘Outstanding’ school with a reputation for high-quality provision following an Ofsted inspection in January 2018.

The Raleigh School, a popular two form entry primary school in the semi-rural village of West Horsley. Following an Ofsted inspection in December 2017 it has also moved to an 'Outstanding' school from the previous 'Good' judgement, it is a primary school consisting of 436 pupils from 4-11.

Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery, a thriving two form entry small, friendly, caring infant school and Shining Stars Nursery based in Ewell recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Busbridge Infant School, a popular two form entry infant school based in Godalming, Surrey.

Great Bookham School, a two form entry primary school based in Great Bookham, Surrey.

Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery, a busy, thriving school based near the centre of Basingstoke.

Normandy Village School, a single form entry primary school based in the Surrey countryside near to Guildford.

Brighton Hill Community School a coeducational secondary school located in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

The Blue Coat School, also a coeducations secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

Our associate member is St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School.

Teaching Hub

Our Teaching School Hub is one of 87 centres of excellence for teaching training and development in the country. We provide high-quality professional development to teachers in over 300 schools and at each stage of their career (from TA to executive leadership), outstanding teacher training and appropriate body services.

South Farnham SCITT - a primary Initial Teacher Training partnership of over 220 schools; graded 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted. Nationally recognised within the DfE to be at the forefront of school-based training.

Vision and purpose of the Trust

- To create a group of schools that have a shared commitment to ensuring the highest possible outcomes for their children.

- Through close co-operation children, parents and teachers will share professional expertise, training opportunities and facilities to ensure that the whole is greater than the part.

- To create a learning environment where the highest possible standards are a feature of all schools.

- To establish a shared understanding of what works and a reflective, research-based approach to school improvement.

- To celebrate and develop the uniqueness of each school within the MAT family of schools.

Please click here to view our Careers Page & Website for further information