Welcome to Montpelier High School, a community proud of its identity, diversity and shared achievement.

As Headteacher, I am privileged to lead a highly talented, dedicated group of teachers and support staff who share my determination to provide a unique and inspiring learning environment for every member of our school community. We encourage our students to celebrate their identity, develop the skills and confidence to champion their beliefs and pursue their ambitions, and to develop the strength of character to advocate for others.

Montpelier High School is a non-selective, high-achieving girls’ school that is an incredible microcosm of our city. We welcome students from all backgrounds and belief systems, prior attainment and learning needs. We celebrate our diversity and our students benefit enormously from the wide range of perspectives in every classroom.

We uphold the highest standards and expectations for every student, coupled with exactly the right level of support to enable each individual to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Every student and member of staff who comes here is united by a clear ambition to achieve the best they can for themselves, each other and the wider community. Crucial to our success is the unwavering support of our parents and carers who actively participate in our school community and help to maintain our values and standards.

Montpelier High School is rated by the Department for Education (DfE) in the highest bracket of secondary schools nationally for attainment and progress. This means that students of all prior attainment, whatever their starting point, make outstanding progress with us. Our school is also ranked by the DfE in the top bracket nationally for the full range of subjects: English, maths, science, EBacc, creative, vocational and practical subjects.

At Montpelier High School, we are dedicated to fostering academic excellence within a supportive and challenging environment. Grounded in our core values of kindness, hard work, and courage, we empower every student to pursue their aspirations with passion and resilience. Through a commitment to inclusivity and a focus on nurturing individual growth, we ensure that all students, regardless of background, thrive and succeed in their educational journey and beyond.

Be Kind

We show compassion and respect the rights and feelings of others.

Compassion: showing care and concern for others’ well-being and our environment.

Respect: valuing your own worth and the worth of others. Acknowledging their rights and boundaries.

Work Hard

We will persevere when things get hard and be responsible for our actions.

Perseverance: continuing to work towards a goal despite difficulties or setbacks.

Responsibility: being accountable for your actions and duties.

Have Courage

We will not be afraid to ask questions, and will be prepared to move forward when we encounter difficulty.

Curiosity: to wonder, explore, and ask questions about the world around you.

Resilience: ability to recover quickly from difficulties and setbacks.

At E-ACT, we have an excellent network of support and educational expertise across our 38 academies to deliver the very best education to our pupils. We have 3,500 colleagues who each play a vital role in educating our 25,000 pupils.

Delivering high level education to our academies

There is great scope to develop your career at E-ACT. Being part of a large trust means you have access to a wide variety of training and resources. Most importantly, as well as the pride in teaching our pupils, you will feel part of something that goes far beyond the four walls of an academy. You can make a big impact to many lives!

Delivering key services to our academies

Our trust is comprised of people who share a great passion for our academies. Being part of a trust means you can work with like-minded people from different skillsets such as:

Governance

Finance and procurement

Estates and facilities

Marketing and communications

Human resources