25th April 2025
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A Marsh Headteacher
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Rather than babble on about the four-day week we’ve had I thought I would share a response to the surveys you completed in March. Companies make good money specialising in the compilation of surveys because it is a very hard thing to do. We, by contrast, are amateurs; but I do hope that at least our approach to surveys shows that we do want to know how people feel about what we are doing…
A lovely by-product of surveys is that we are able to reflect back to staff some positive reflections on their work. This increases the chances of our retaining great people at Highfields.
When we analyse surveys we are looking for strong trends where a high proportion of respondents are highlighting the same issues. However, in looking for these trends, all senior leaders read each and every response and take them into account when planning policy. On this occasion we were pleased to note that many comments were encouraging but, as always, respondents also offered feedback suggesting that we have plenty to work on.
Staff responses: 28/168 (16%)
Student responses: 612/1,300 (47%)
Family responses: 110/1,300 (8%)
Commentary
We asked about mobile phones. The majority of responses from families (90%) suggested that the current policy should continue to be applied. A huge variety of parental views were shared with no clear consensus emerging. The school has completed a cost/benefit analysis of trialling a mandatory smart phone hand-in system for Y7 and concluded that costs would outweigh benefits (see parental letter February 2025). We will continue to be clear that smartphones are not required at Highfields School and we hope that families will continue to make informed decisions about their children’s possession/use of personal devices. We have tightened up our policy and practice to minimise misuse of this and other technologies.
Students widely agreed that the current policy should be continued. A number of students asked why ‘allow free use of mobile phones’ was not given as an option. It was not included because neither governors nor SLT (nor national government) have any intention of considering a more permissive approach to use of personal devices on school site.
We asked how you thought we should spend any modest surplus. Although we gave you limited information it was evident through family, student and staff responses that IT and toilets were a priority. We have a number of projects planned including renewal of some key servers, updating of computers in art rooms and the library at upper site. We are also building new Y11 toilets and have earmarked Y7 girls’ toilets as a priority.
Staff responses to spending focused on IT with more than one response focusing on the improvement of student laptops. We aim to partly address this through an increase of IT capacity as referenced above.
We asked what we should focus on in our improvement plan 25-26. No clear trends emerged here from families but investment in IT was raised again by a number of respondents. SEN was referenced and we have already planned against the one area for improvement mentioned in our January Ofsted report.
A number of staff respondents focused on student behaviours, aspiration and attitudes involving a more consistent and focused approach in classrooms.
On the question around homework around 75% of families said that homework is ‘a balance of quiz / recall activities and open-ended activities’. Around 55% of staff who responded felt that they focused on setting recall and retrieval style homework.
Regarding parents’ evenings, most family respondents favoured a blend of face-to-face and virtual and/or all virtual meetings (57 responses) with a smaller group preferring face-to-face meetings only (45 responses). We intend to continue with a blended approach in 25-26.
Key takeaways for school:
• Prioritise IT and toilets for school spending
• Tighten mobile phone policy so that any misuse is minimised
• Ensure Ofsted Area for Improvement is actioned fully
(Staff) Which colleague do you think deserves a bit of a boost and why? (Optional)
Claire Rifkin - She has to deal with the most difficult emotional cases
Helen Megginson for always helping her colleagues/department
All the TA's. They all play such an important part in our students education.
Alison Llewelyn - students love her lessons and know she will dedicate any non contact time or lunchtimes to give additional support.
Dan Moss - puts everyone ahead of himself (staff and students)
Jo Grainger has had an awful time but is still so dedicated to and enthusiastic about work and her role in the department
Vincent Bagshaw - cleaner. Always putting in that extra effort in keeping our facilities clean & tidy.
Helen King - has taken on new role with cleaning team and security at Starkholmes and is doing a great job.
Ally Llewllyn- fantastic teacher of Sixth Form, inspires her students to love sociology and often flies under the radar.
Laura Dowell. She works endlessly to ensure the SEND students at Starkholmes get the best offerings and has incredible patience and rapport with the students and their respective parents/carers. However, she works much longer hours than she should but she does it because she clearly cares about the students and wants what is best for them.
Kurtis Hodgkinson - supportive of other staff
Pastoral teams for always going above and beyond Pete- Caretaker for looking after Starkholmes so well
Peter Cole- an unsung hero- has an amazing grasp of curriculum and always totally supportive in dealings with staff
All Pastoral - it is exhausting
(Families) Which member of staff would you like to thank and why? (Optional)
Mrs Hakin - always goes above and beyond for students
Mr Webb who is so supportive and encouraging. Mr Rowley for inspiration and enthusiasm. Miss Gresswell for making learning a new language interesting and applicable Mrs Megginson for focusing on my daughters self esteem/ATL above grades and tests, very encouraging and refreshing.
Mr Tidmarsh - he’s been very accessible and helpful and respectful
Mr Powell and Mr Harrison. Mr Powel makes my child laugh and therefore she enjoys his lessons more.Mr Harrison has allowed my child and her friends to use the classroom at lunch time and engages
with them . I think this is lovely for a teacher to give up their own time to benefit students and I'm grateful for that
Mr Brooks - for being a motivating all round legend
All my daughter’s teachers seem very good but credit to Mrs Green for pastoral care and the whole maths department, I am very impressed by the standard of maths teaching at Highfields. All staff have been excellent. Mr Tidmarsh and Mr Hodgkin and Mrs Ruston have been exceptionally helpful with any issues. All staff have been 1st class my 2 children love their teachers and Highfields
Mrs Ruston - always supportive of my son
She has now left but miss Allen has been amazing over the last few years. Mr bishton also has been great.
Mr Rowley for his continuous support to our son. Miss Boam and Mrs Hollinrake for being excellent year heads. Mr Labonte for his encouragement towards our daughter in English.
Mrs Allen for her dedication to Sports Leaders. I know she has now left but her enthusiasm and warmth won me over everytime she hosted a sports leader event Please pass on my thanks.
Sarah Walker - just so helpful and always finds a resolution
Miss Hollinrake has been a huge support to my child over the years on a personal development level.
Mr Labonte for being so engaging with pupils, my daughter loves his lessons and I know she works at her best and tries hard because of this
All staff. All those I have spoken to are great, but special mention for Mrs. Dowell, she is brilliant. Mr Rodgers seems to inspire the children ���� Mr Flett, for his caring and thoughtful approach.
Mr Copeland, Dr Atkins, Mrs Stafford, Mr Brooks - for being brilliant teachers! Mr Flett - for being a brilliant teacher & outstanding Head of Sixth Form, Mr Marsh - for being an outstanding Headteacher & leader
Mr Moss for yr 10 maths/further maths lessons. George is loving the challenge. Mr. Roger’s for his firm and fair approach and has made Albert’s transition to secondary school very smooth.
Mr Tidmarsh - for his kind consideration and understanding regarding time off for our daughter
Mr Marsh - for being an engaging and communicative Headteacher - good leadership, leads by example. Mr Marsh - thank-you for your newsletter; Mrs Green - thank-you for always being supportive and answering; Mr Copeland for inspiring our daughter since Yr8 (now yr10); drama & dance teachers, mindblowing drama incl at GCSE. I didn't even know drama would be a 'thing' in our house until Highfields; all the maths teachers who have made it exciting & worked to build the children's confidence over the years; inspiring music lessons; the librarian who ran so many clubs & made quiet space last year at lower site. A refuge for our son when he was Yr7. Everyone really, they've all be fabulous.
Reception staff at Starkholmes, without them my child would be lost Mr Flett for going above and beyond with support to help re-engage my son with his learning during a horrendous period for the family. Huge thank-you!
Mrs Owens as she really encourages my son in English and he has improved in this subject. All staff members have had a positive impact on my child’s learning experience. Particular thanks to mr rogers for behavioural management and numerous history lessons!
Mrs Green . Always goes above and beyond & is someone both my children have always felt comfortable speaking to on various issues .
Mr Brooks and Mr Moss for building confidence in my y11 daughter
Tina Green, Diane Peet and the ladies in reception at Lumsdale, fabulous care and support of my child.
Mr Winter - great Spanish lessons and lovely approach to students. Mr Powell - making science lessons engaging and having a great rapport with students.
Mr Bishton. Great at responding to recent issue
Mr Webb & Mr Brooks
Mr Stacey for keeping Chloe involved in music, she enjoys playing the saxophone.
Dr atkins & Mr Powell are both brilliant teachers who engage with their students.
Mr Webb helpful to my child
Miss Bonsall, for choosing an LGBT+ positive school musical - so important in these difficult and divisive times
Miss Bruno. Great parents evening with her, I am amazed how well she knows my child with so many to teach! Thank you!
Miss Bonsall and Mrs Scattergood for instilling a love of theatre and the arts in our children. Mr Rodgers for keeping my daughter so engaged in all the subjects he teaches her in.
Mrs Hughes, excellent head of year
Mrs Hughes for her support in the previous school year.
Mrs Davina Donaldson for helping my daughter and reassuring when needed Headteacher for providing strong leadership
Mr Rodger’s for making history fun
Ms Wedlock, what a gem! A great support for neuro-divergent students.
Mr Marsh, he is leading the school in the right direction
Most of my daughter's teachers to be fair. But especially Mrs Green and Miss Hughes for always being there when they are needed for parents and students and Miss Geraghty for making a difference in the PE department
Laura Dowle, for always answering the phone and emails, being a listening and supportive person to parents and students. And always striving to do the best she can.
Mrs Green for all the support she gives me daughter. Mr Rowley who has been a great teacher to all my children and supported them when they have needed it.
Mr Marsh. For running a well organised school, with rules, discipline and being approachable to everyone
Mr Bishton and Mr Briddon for their ongoing support
yR 9 Male english teacher and Miss Cooper for great recognition and encouragement Dr Ould for recognising and nurturing talent, treating students as individuals, Mr Rodgers for great Y7 leadership
Mrs Lawson and Mrs Cruise - their teaching creates a love of their subjects which is great to see. Mr Rodgers for being a firm but fair head of year. He remembers to focus on those children who often get overlooked and make them feel special by making jokes/taking the mickey in a positive way. And Mr Tidmsrsh for bring very kind and caring and helping to bridge that gap between the big jump fromPrimary school where parents are very much involved and able to chat to teachers to secondary school where it is hard to let go and know what is happening all the time!
Thank you to Miss Lawson Being a supportive form tutor and History teacher and Mrs Llewellyn for being supportive always
Miss Bruno - very engaging; Mrs Bowen -brings French to life; Miss Lawson
The reception ladies. They are always friendly and helpful. Lumsdale site.
Mr Powell, Mrs Stafford and Mrs Cruise
Emily Morris for all her time and dedication to the school choirs
Mrs Bowen, mr Copeland, Mrs Fairbank, Mrs grainger- al lovely teachers, very approachable and Ellie loves being g in their lessons thank you
Students Which member of staff would you like to thank and why? (Optional) mrs key
Mr Warrington for being a great teacher in film studies and also Mr Hodgkinson for being a really nice teacher in maths and helping me improve my maths grades.
mrs cooper because so is so kind to all students
Mr Powell
Mr Rowley because he provides lots of support for my music performance
mrs cooper because i think shes one of the most nicest and honest teacher that teaches me.
Dinner lady’s
Mr Powell absolutely great teacher he’s amazing he’s great so good really cool
Mr Copeland - amazing history teacher and has helped me so much
Mr Copeland- great teacher
Mr Powell Beacuse he’s funny and can teach at the same time
Mr Searson ,Mr Waller ,Mr Garth and teachers alike because they are all laid back and make school enjoyable and somewhere people would want to go
Mr Rodgers because he has really helped me settle into year 7.
Mrs Cruise because she is very understanding and kind to the class
Mr copeland he's nice and understanding Mrs bonsall for making me achieve my best in drama.
Miss morris and Mr Harrison they are both really nice and offer to help Mr nightingale-smith because he has made me feel welcomed.
Mrs Hollinrake-Dance. she helped me with my confidence.
I would really like to thank Mrs Barker for always being there for me when I needed it and Mr Tidmarsh and Mr Rodgers for somehow managing year 7 without losing there minds ;)
Mrs owens because she's always so lovely I love her style she always attends people's needs n is a good teacher to everyone
Mrs flitter , for being kind and helping when stuck in English and for understanding my level of learning
Mr Copland - for running the history trip to parliament.
Mr marsh because he does all the hard work and controls the whole school so I would like to thank him
Mrs Bruno for always making are lessons fun and enjoyable dinner ladies because they are always very kind and ask what food we would like bringing out if there’s any to spare
Miss Hughes for always making lessons interesting, informative and always being there if we need her.
Mr Rodger’s for being a good teacher and head of year
Miss Scattergood- for looking after 8 rowan and putting so much energy and effort into the musicals. I would like to thank Mr Powell for explaining the lessons properly and making the lessons fun and understandable
Everyone because they work hard every day and provide us with help and support when needed Mr Webb and Ms Cooper- because they are really trying to help me pass my English. I appreciate the extra time they are giving to me
miss cooper and miss scatter good because they aee always polite and always are there
Mr Marsh because he's made a amazing school
Mrs Hollinrake for always believing in me and being patient and understanding. ,mr rodgers and mr tidmarsh
Head teacher since they have done so much so we can do homework at school and not just at home
Mr Searson because he organised all our football games.
Miss Hughes as she’s been helpful while I’ve transitioned schools, helped me in my chemistry lessons and overall makes me feel safe at school
Mr shirtcliff. He makes me feel happy and always includes me
Mrs wild goose because she always helps and is such a good pe teacher
Miss Barker because she is by far the best teacher as she has helped whole classes on passing GCSEs
Mr Winter because he gives you a choice of answering questions. He also is really nice and can explain things easily.
Greg rawson because he has helped me so much with drums
Mr Harrison he welcomed 8cedar into the school and he is an amazing match teacher
Mr Rodger’s because he helped me blend right it to the school very well and made me feel safe and he is such a kind, funny and thoughtful teacher to have!
I would like to thank mrs cooper because she’s always kind of nurturing
Mr Hodgkinson because if I struggle with a part on my maths he sets me an extension to help me understand. I would also like to thank Mr Tidmarsh and Mr Rogers as well.
Mr Moss for making maths more easier to learn and a more enjoyable lesson.
Mr waller, and Mr Rodgers. Beacuse they are really nice
Mr powell and mrs lawson
Mrs Morris for making music lessons and choir fun
Mr winter because I've not always found languages the easiest but he has made it easier and a more fun subject to learn but also all my teachers for the hard work they put into making the lessons fun and enjoyable
I think I would like to thank Miss White because she helps me a lot in art and she takes up her own time to help me in the lesson.
Mr waller for being a good PE teacher
Mrs Morris for leading the club junior choir and being a great music teacher.
Mr H he’s the best
Mr Copeland- For being an incredible history teacher with a great sense of humour who always has me excited for the next lesson and 'what we'll learn next'. I'm always intrigued and I feel that through these lessons my knowledge and interest in history has grown and flourished. I also wish to thank him for pushing me out of my comfort zone in terms of exams, pushing me to try harder and go above and beyond, giving me the confidence boosts I need to get the best grades I can.
Mr Searson for teaching P.E
Mr Powell he is funny
Mr rowley because he’s very nice
Mr Rowley, he is very nice and a good teacher, very helpful in lessons
Mrs wildgoose for putting my name forward for sports leaders and Mrs Grainger for being a great form tutor .
Mr Rogers for making me feel welcome and settled into highfields. All of my teachers and my year manager
Mr marsh
Mr winter because he has taught a lot of Spanish in 6 months
Mr Rodgers because he's a great teacher and he makes people laugh whilst doing his job fantasticly Miss L L Tatam, because she is very nice and helps me if I need it
Mr Waller and Mr Copeland. Mr Waller, for making every lesson that we have had with him fun and easier to learn whilst doing it, and always being happy, even on bad days. And Mr Copeland, for always being happy, even on bad days, and teaching us in interactive and inclusive ways, that mean we learn as much as possible.
Mrs Bowen because she is really good at helping you remember things and she is amazing at teaching Dinner ladies because they always make great food everyday ��
Mrs McGowan and mrs collenette there nice miss lawson because she is my favourite teacher for one of my favourite subjects and she always help us undersand our work and go over everything to make sure we know what we are supposed to do. best teacher ever.
mr webb miss grainger mr moss miss holingrake mrs bowen the most amazing cool helpful teachers
Mrs Megginson because she makes maths more fun for me
Mrs flitter-supporting me
Mr Moss because he helped me understand Maths massively and spends his own time to help his students at lunch break and also after school clubs.
Mr Waller because he is a really good form tutor and he always encourages me to push myself and do different sporting events
Mr Rodger and mr tidmarsh for letting us know what’s happening at highfields
The librarian because she is really nice and she manages the children well miss tore because she is just the best and helps me to feel more confident in myself and i can be myself around her
Miss Boam and Mr Garth because they are both always there for students and offer their support where necessary.
i would like to thank mr bishton for being a good head of year
Mr Marsh, for being the BEST headteacher, for being absolutely awesome and so so supportive, and I love seeing him around site. Plus he's so funny. BUT ALSO Mrs Owens and Mr Garth for being amazing English teachers and helping me so much but also making lesson entertaining and helping me improve my confidence; (they're awesome).
Mrs Lawson - the hard work she puts in
Mr Powell, he's always helped everybody and is always really kind. miss cooper because she has been an extremely sweet snd understanding teacher.
Mr Harrison
Ms Ward and Ms Sellers thank you for helping me to take images for my exam:)
Mr Rodgers for always making me laugh miss cooper because she so nice
Mr Copeland, he is such a good teacher
Mr Rodgers for being a good teacher, friend and head of year!!
Mrs cooper because she is a very good English teacher and helps me quite a bit
Mr Webb for being a brilliant English teacher
Miss Burgess because she has helped me to understand things and is a really good teacher
Dr Atkins, just a wonderful teacher
Mr Warrington, good form tutor
Mr moss
Mrs Andrews and Mrs Bowen because I love doing languages with them.
Mr Ruston and Mrs Morgan, for not giving up on me
Mr Warrington, for always being a reliable and friendly teacher that everyone can talk to
Mr Webb because he's super cool, nice and a very good teacher I learn a lot from
mrs green
MR Godwin
i would like to thank ms stevens. she is not a teacher as such but hoever she is a big part of school and makes a impact on me daily. whenever walking past she alwaqys makes the effort to speak and comunicate and make sure your okay which i appreciate i also think that she is valuble to the school team because she always tries her best to help with every situation she can and she is just a thoughtfull teaqcher in general and it is higlky appreciated my me qand many other students
Mr Winter & Mr Warrington makes learning very fun and I can remember the vast majority of what we do in lessons
mr shirtcliffe hes the only teacher who actualy gets activities for this school and sports
Mr Moss great further maths stats teaching and open door help
chris davies because hes awesome
Mrs Grainger because she is my form tutor
miss stevens as she has offered help to me
mr platts hes nice and funny he makes learning fun GIVE HIM A RAISE!
Miss Fairbank because I enjoy her art lessons.
mrs cruise for being the best teacher in year 12, and for being fun and kind on the iceland trip
Mr Nightingale-Smith. Defiantly want him for science all through lumsdale.
Miss Weller & Mrs Hakin: For going above and beyond in helping me claim back my food GCSE after being away as I had to have two surgeries this year.
All members of staff for being helpful, kind and funny
The librarian at lumsdale because she is very nice and is trying to improve the library
Mr Prescott and Mrs Henderson for fostering my love for maths and Mr Stacy for always making amazing music lessons.
Mr Rodger’s
Mr Rodger’s cause he helped us to get better area
Mrs cruise because she is awesome miss owens , mrs ruston
Mr Rodgers makes me think really hard and helps with problems
Mr Waller for taking me to the football competitions
Miss Bruno because she’s literally amazing and she always believes in everyone Copeland - helps with history and essays plus is cool
I would like to thank mr Rodger’s and me Waller because every time I have not been feeling myself they have checked to make sure I were okay and I think that’s what teachers are also there for not just teaching but looking after you
I would like to thank all of my subject teachers for helping me with my confidence in most of my subjects but especially in chemistry(mr powell), spanish(mrs bowen and mr roberts) and maths( mrs miller)where i have stuggling
Mr Harrison and miss morris
Mr winter as he has helped me learn Spanish and is really nice
Mr Rodger’s because he has been the funniest and kindest teacher I have ever met
Mr labonte for being a great English teacher
mrs burgess and mrs boam, they are literally queens and are so funny and have taught me my favourite subject health’s and social care
Mrs Fern. Always helpful, supportive and kind.
Mrs rickwood (Ta Mister rogas for being a good head of year
All of them because they make learning exciting for me.
Miss Bruno because she’s really kind, supportive and has an effective way of teaching. mrs cooper - for caring
Mr Rodgers because I find history quite interesting and he sets the right amounts of work whilst also educating us in a very good way.
Miss Bruno or Miss Stephens. They have both helped me a lot and I am very happy that they teach me/listen to me instead of ignoring me
Mr Rodgers, because he makes me the try my best
Mr Rodger’s because he understands and listens to our ideas for the school.
Miss holenworth she help me with work and confidence miss lawson
Miss Bruno because she is so sweet and everyone loves her
Miss cooper + miss grainier- helped me get poems published. Miss Ruston + miss collenet and mr Webb for all their support!!!
Miss Scattergood, she has taught me how to gain more confidence and she is an amazing teacher.
Mr waller I don’t know how to spell his name sorry but he does football club after school because I was thinking of quitting football and he was the one who made me rethink my decision and he understands me a lot better then most people
Mr brooks helping my math in my free periods
Mr Harrison because if you were down on that down he could always make you laugh
Mrs stevens because she helped solve an important situation.
Mr Prescott Mr Marsh Mr Webb
Mr Bishton, he always checks students are feeling okay and makes people smile
Mr tidmarsh for always helping with any problems
Mr Webb bc he is kind
Mrs Lawson - Chill and good at teaching
Mrs Sargeant for always filling in my references
Miss Lawson
Mrs Sargeant, very lovely woman
Mr Flett - Helped me greatly with organising my subject at the start of the year (External Spanish lessons + changes in options choices), generally very useful advice. miss bruno, miss lawson, mrs cruise, miss sainsbury
Mr nightingale Smith and Mr ruston
Mr Moss, because he has helped me get better grades in maths and also explains questions very well for us to understand.
mrs sellars for making art so much more fun for me.
miss Lawson because she helps a lot in lesson and is really easy to talk to if I need help
Mrs Key - so helpful and lovely
mr powell or mrs lawson and idk there just rlly nice mrs andrews and mrs bruno because they teach me well.
Mr Briddon for always being nice to me and always being there for me
Mr Flett for giving up his time to help us and always being motivated and enthusiastic. Mr moss for having faith in me when I needed it in my confidence in Maths.
mr Tidmarsh because he helps homework
Mr Rowley - has been very helpful
mrs bridge because shes always nice and listens several firstly mr tidmarsh he is really nice and always fixes all my promlems and mr best because he is funny and kind
mrs owens cuz i feel like i can always talk to her.
mr bishton
mr plats he teaches in a good way
mrs macgowan for being nice
mr warington because when i was very upset he was very nice and when we do assments he always helps
Mr stacey and miss McGowan
Mrs hughes
Mr Jackson
Mrs Hughes, for helping in difficult situations
Mr winter always helps me in class
Miss Bonsall for being understanding and patient with all Y10s with their performance
Mr winter because he is a realy good teacher
Mr Roberts for helping me, inside and outside class
Mrs Ruston-for the support she's given me as a year nine Mrs Granger-Responsive in the classroom for the support in class
Mr Moss
Mrs brown and Mrs Biggs for helping me a lot in maths in yr9
Mr webb - he is very supportive in english Mrs scattergood - always being there when you need to talk. Mrs hollinrake - being a great person and someone to look up too.
I would love to thank Miss. McGowan because she's such a fun teacher and she makes us feel welcome, whoever we are. :)
Mr Hodgkinson he is nice to me
Either Mr Warrington or Mrs Fairbank as they are the teachers of my favourite subjects and really helped me in film studies and art.
Mr rodger’s and mr tidmarsh because they sort out all the problems
Mr Warrington
Mr Labonte thanks for everything and being so inspirational
Mrs Cooper for always being helpful and understanding
Mr moss, because he’s doing everything he can to get me the best grade in maths
miss bruno because she’s nice and her way of teaching is good
Mr winter becouse he is nice
Mr shirtcliffe because of pe and he is telling us on how to be fit
Mr briddon because he helped me a lot when I was in a rough patch
Mr waller he is a good teacher
mr copland because he is very cool
mr allen
mr allen
miss green because she always supports me. miss geraghty because she is always looking out for us all and makes pe and netball fun.
mrs bruno- maths is my best subject because i had her in year 8 and 9
Mr Warrington, for being an effective and supportive teacher.
Mr Hodkin for helping me through English
Annette Wood (singing teacher) for always being there for her students. miss green and miss hughes for helping me get though thing
Mrs Ruston because she cares for students alot
Mr Moss, consistently helpful and engaging lessons with plenty of knowledge of how to push on further
Mr harrisson because he helped me better at maths
Mr powell because he's my favourite teacher
mr warrington bec hes funny miss bonsall - improved my confidence
Mr Flett, just lovely and helpful.
Miss Bruno, Mrs. Miller and Mr hodginkstun because they all teach maths ( sorry if I spelled a teachers last name wrong)
Mr ruston because he's brilliant
Mrs Owen’s because she helps out the form and me personally
Mrs green for always being there for me
Miss Bonsall - For being a supportive and encouraging teacher who helps me to do my best, and works hard to provide students with amazing opportunities in the school musicals
Mr Biddon for our chats
Miss Bruno and Miss Bonner because they are very nice teachers and make al their lessons run and interestingl
Mrs Stafford
Mr rodgers because hes nice and funny
Mr Flett- makes sixth form an enjoyable experience
dr tout
mrs owens
Mrs Cooper as she is always extremely nice and caring towards me and I love the conversations we have
Mr Webb and Mrs Cooper
dinner ladies because they are all very kind.
Mr. Rodgers for supporting me since the start and sorting any issues out for me.
Mrs Bonner: she always is open to help with work and puts lots of effort into teaching geography
Mrs morris because she has helped support me in my music, also Mrs cooper because she’s so nice as a teacher and helps me to learn
Mr Rodger’s and Mr Tidmarsh for looking after and making sure yr7s have bright futures
Mrs Hollinrake for making dance lessons more fun.
Miss Bruno
Mr Rodger’s for making sure we have a good time at highfields
Mr rodgers for teaching history and making the lesson fun
Mr Rodgers as his funny and cheery attitude just makes everything fun
Mr Winter he is an amazing German teacher and helps the class if someone is stood on something
Mr Moss and Mr Rowley for making lessons feel really engaging and enjoyable
Mr Nightingale-Smith for helping my confidence in Physics
Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Hollinrake, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Cooper because they all make coming in to school and doing lessons way easier when i find it difficult to come in just by being kind and using different and fun ways of teaching. When i don’t want to come into school these lessons are what i look forward to but Mr. Rogers especially is who i’d like to thank.
Mr Stacey because of his engaging activities in class and how he interacts with kids.
Mr.Harrison because he is mint at maths and easy talking to
Mrs Morgan - explains topics in physics very well.
Mrs Cooper- helps me become the best version of myself
Miss hughes and mrs Green always support me
Mr tidmarsh and Mr rodgers
Mr Rodgers because he is a fun character ,great head if year ,engaging teacher ,and caring for his fellow students.
Miss Steven’s, mr Rodger’s, miss blakesly, miss mcgowan
Mrs bonner for being an amazing geography teacher
Mrs cooper she is really nice and makes English really good
Mr labonte miss scatter good and miss bonsall for improving my confidence and passion for subjects
Mr Powell for always being there and I always have someone to talk to
Mr Rodgers for being a great Head Of Year for Yr7.
mrs mcgowan she always gets the best out of me
All of them helping me learn
mrs sainbury
Kris Rowley is the best teacher
Mr Waller because he is very nice all of the time to my class and i Mrs Megginson for helping me like maths more
Mrs Morris
mr tidmarsh because he helps alot
Mrs henderson great maths teacher
Mr Platts because he makes lessons fun
Mr Cole as a person he is kind and always has time for you at break or lunch
Mrs Rifkind for caring when i had a problem with my family and for listning to me
Monday 28th April
Tuesday 29th April
Wednesday 30th April
Thursday 1st May
Friday 2nd May
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Year 10 Mock Exams (All Week)
DofE Bronze
Y12 Coasts Fieldwork- Holderness
Year 12 Sports Leaders Assessment
Girls County Cup Final
Lunch Sittings w/c 28/4 w/c 5/5
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Term 4: 24 February 2025 to 4 April 2025 (Holiday 7 April – 21 April)
Term 5: 22 April 2025 to 23 May 2025 (Holiday 26 May – 30 May)
Term 6: 2 June 2025 to 24 July 2025
Monday 30th June 2025
2024-25 provisional school events (TBC - further details will be issued prior to each event) & Juliet Trip
Y11 Prom
School Musical Berlin Trip
Work Experience
Thursday 22nd May
Thursday 19th June
Wednesday 9th July – 12th July
Monday 21st July
Year 10 Work Experience Monday 30th June – 4th July
Year 12 Work Experience
Exam sessions
External Exam Season Commences GCSE Exams A Level Exams
Monday 16th June- 20th June
5th May 2025 5th May – 27th June 2025 12th May – 27th June 2025 2025 exam results days: A Level exam results: 14 August 2025 TBC
Parents Evening
Year 9 Parents Evening
Year 11 Parents Evening
Year 12 Parents Evening
Year 10 Parents Evening
Year 7 Parents Evening
Year 8 Parents Evening
Monday 8th September 2025
Year 7, 9 and 12 will start/return to school
Tuesday 9th September School Opens for all year groups
GCSE exam results: 21 August 2025 TBC
Tuesday 14th January
Tuesday 28th January
Tuesday 11th February
Tuesday 4th March
Tuesday 18th March
Tuesday 1st April
Thursday 4th September 2025
Friday 5th September 2025 Friday 24th October 2025
Monday 1st December 2025 Friday 26th June 2026
