We are a caring, inclusive and well-ordered comprehensive 11-18 school in which the positive and purposeful climate for learning promotes a culture in which success and achievement are aspirations in which we take pride.

Our aim is to provide all students with the opportunity to succeed and this means that as well as a strong emphasis on achievement we work hard to encourage and develop the skills and qualities to help our students be active, accomplished, knowledgeable, caring and self-sufficient citizens in tomorrow’s ever-changing world. We do this through a highly regarded pastoral care system in which tutors and Heads of House work exceptionally hard to nurture and value every student and also in providing an innovative and personalised curriculum as well as a wealth of additional opportunities delivered by a strong team of dedicated, well-qualified nurturing and caring staff.

We are a comprehensive school where every child matters. We endeavour to support all our students to be the best that they can be and we strive to ensure that strong relationships underpin our daily practice. There is a strong emphasis on care as well as both giving responsibility to and expecting responsibility from everyone in our school.

Our vision statement summarises this:

Sandhurst School challenges, supports and inspires every individual to achieve their best; a sense of belonging is encouraged, responsibility is shared and everyone is valued.

We are an inclusive school that wants to be at the heart of our local community and we work hard to embed a feeling of pride in our school and also to help build a sense of pride in individual students. We praise, reward and value academic success, and day to day in lessons, our main focus is to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

We also believe that education is so much more than exam passes and offer our students the opportunity to join in extra-curricular activities and visits that will help them experience life beyond the classroom. Ofsted recognised our provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development as a school strength.

We strive to be an excellent school so that the pursuit of excellence becomes a habit. The ethos of our school is summed up in the quote below:

“At its beating heart the excellent school is a place where people care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical and expect more than others think is possible.”

Sandhurst School is a caring, inclusive and well-ordered community.  Our aim is to provide all students with the opportunity to succeed, with a strong emphasis on achievement, encouragement and development of skills and qualities to be active, accomplished, knowledgeable, caring and self-sufficient in tomorrow’s ever changing world.

In November 2017 Ofsted reported that:

• “The Headteacher, leaders and governors are committed to improving pupils’ life chances”
• “Pupils’ conduct is typically good and they treat one another with respect”
• “Pupils feel safe and are kept safe”
• “Pupils are well looked after and are provided with the opportunity to succeed”
• “Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils”

Our staff are important and we endeavour to ensure all staff are appreciated and enjoy working in a supportive environment where staff wellbeing is embedded in the culture of our school.

• Opportunity to apply for the reimbursement of student loan repayments for teachers of Languages, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science
• Laptops are provided for all teaching staff
• CPD opportunities are available to all staff at all levels
• Dedicated PPA time is protected for individuals
• Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff
• The staffroom is warm and welcoming to all staff
• The staff social committee organises events throughout the year
• Staff have access to counselling and mindfulness support
• Free access to our fitness studio
• Birthday biscuits and cake!
• We have a weekly Heroes Award
• We try hard to ensure you don’t miss key family events such as weddings, graduations and school plays
• There is a nursery adjacent to the school with negotiable rates for staff