Welcome from the Executive Head Teacher
I am proud to be the Executive Headteacher of Gildredge House and feel privileged to lead our school alongside such a dedicated team of staff.
Gildredge House is a values-driven school where a deep sense of belonging, strong teaching and exceptional opportunities help every child grow in confidence and achieve their best from Reception to Year 11.
Many children begin their journey with us in Reception, while others join our secondary phase in Year 7. Across every stage, our shared values, consistent expectations and strong relationships help students feel known, supported and ready to embrace new opportunities.
At Gildredge House, we share a deep commitment to exceptional teaching and learning, nurtured in a vibrant and inclusive environment where people are at the centre of our community. This means that children are not only taught well, but also understood as individuals, encouraged to aim high and supported to develop the confidence, character and skills they need for the future.
Our ASPIRE values guide how we teach, learn and treat one another every day. Ambition, Support, Perseverance, Integrity, Reflection and Empathy shape our expectations, our relationships and the way we help students become thoughtful, resilient and responsible young people. They help to create a calm, caring and ambitious culture where every child can feel that they belong.
At the heart of our school is a commitment to exceptional teaching and learning. Through the Gildredge House Lesson Culture, our shared teaching principles through the Gildredge House 5, we create consistency across the school so that students know what is expected of them and are supported to make strong progress. From the earliest foundations in Reception to the challenge and independence of GCSE study, we want learning to be purposeful, engaging and ambitious.
Being a school for children aged 4 to 16 gives us distinctive opportunities. Younger children benefit from role models across the school, while older students develop leadership, responsibility and a strong sense of service. Students share facilities, take part in cross-phase activities and enjoy a wide range of academic, creative, sporting and enrichment opportunities that help them discover their strengths and grow in confidence.
Relationships are central to life at Gildredge House. Our staff work hard to know each child well and to build strong partnerships with families. We want parents and carers to feel informed, welcomed and involved, because children thrive when school and home work closely together.
This website will give you a flavour of our school, but the best way to understand Gildredge House is to visit us. We would be delighted to show you what makes our community special.
Mr Craig Bull, Executive Head Teacher