Head’s Blog

SSAT Award I am proud to share that we have been recognised recently with an SSAT Award for Outstanding Attainment. This is a significant honour and reflects the hard work, commitment, and ambition that runs through every part of our…

Our school has been a hive of activity over the past few weeks and has served to remind us of all that what we do here is about so much more than teaching and learning. School is a place where…

This week we are incredibly proud to share that Beckfoot has been awarded the CyberFirst Silver Award by the National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ), recognising the strong standards we uphold in cyber security education. This national recognition reflects…

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 – Thank You As I wrote in my last blog, our school community has come together all week to mark Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, and I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to…

Lots to share this week. Mock exams Over the past two weeks, our school has been quietly buzzing with a particular kind of energy — the focused, determined, slightly nervous but deeply impressive atmosphere that comes with mock examinations Mocks…

A week where positive choices were more important than ever. This week, Year 8 took part in a wonderful Wider Learning Day focused on positive choices — a day that reminded me just how powerful education can be when it…

Welcoming the New Year with Hope, Talent, and Kindness As we step into 2026, I would like to warmly welcome all our students and families back to Beckfoot. A new year is always a special time; one filled with fresh…

The most wonderful Christmas Concert – what a truly joyous way to bring a remarkable year at Beckfoot to a close. On Wednesday and Thursday, more than 250 students took to the stage for our annual Christmas Concert. Performing to…

Celebrating Innovation, Achievement and Looking Ahead This week has been filled with remarkable achievements across our school, showcasing the talent, curiosity, and commitment of our students. I am delighted to share some of the highlights. Year 9 Girls Win Net…

A Day of Curiosity, Courage and Community and some things to be proud of. This week, our students took part in an extraordinary Humanities Super Learning Day; One filled with discovery, debate, creativity, compassion, and hands-on experiences that brought history…