Welcome from the Head of School

“Persequi Optima” (the pursuit of excellence) is our school motto and our mission is to provide an outstanding education for all Sixth Form students. We value being a proud partner of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust. Our shared vision is for a global community of values-driven individuals who, together, flourish. We strive to provide our students with a global perspective and empower them to see their place as active citizens in a democratic society. We do this by providing an engaging curriculum, within an inspirational environment where high standards, opportunities and expectations ensure all our students are successful.

Life as a Sixth Form student at St Clere’s is both challenging and rewarding. We value equality and equity, encourage self-help and self-responsibility. Student academic progress and personal development is our core purpose. We support our students to be successful in all that they do as we empower them to take their next steps with confidence. You will feel valued and heard.

Learning is led by inspiring teachers, in a modern, academically stimulating environment. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive Sixth Form, offering a diverse range of courses, including A-Levels and some vocational subjects. We also support students in further study programmes and opportunities at our partner Sixth Form, Brentwood County High School. We will help you achieve your potential in whatever field you choose. Students are given opportunities to learn in a mature, rigorous, and innovative environment. Alongside the gains made academically, our students are also equipped with a range of skills and attitudes such as independence, responsibility and resilience that prepare them for success in the wider world.

This academic focus is supported by our Russell Group University and Oxbridge pathway programme. Our students are fully advised on all post-18 options that are available to them and are supported in their pursuit of securing places in Higher Education, apprenticeships, or the workplace. We are confident that students will enjoy the challenge of learning here and will leave us with both academic excellence and lasting memories.

Whilst we are extremely proud of our academic excellence, we also have a desire to develop our students into confident individuals and responsible citizens. All students are encouraged to contribute to the wider life of the Sixth Form by becoming involved in enrichment activities, the Sixth Form leadership team, charity events and fundraising initiatives. The sports provision is integral to our enrichment offer, providing access to first class facilities, high level training and entry to local and national competitions. We expect the highest standards from our Sixth Form students, who act as role-models to the younger students as we offer them positions of responsibility and leadership.

Students who choose to join our Sixth Form are expected to have high aspirations and high levels of motivation to succeed. Each student is fully supported by our academic and pastoral teams, thus supporting them in becoming well-rounded individuals who have achieved their potential.

We would thoroughly recommend that you experience for yourself the inspiring ethos of our Sixth Form and we look forward to welcoming you into the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

Mr J Purkiss

Head of School