"... aspirational for its pupils."
At OPGS, we hold firm on our responsibility to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, an exceptional standard of teaching and learning and a wider range of extra-curricular opportunities. We have high standards of behaviour and our pupils are ‘polite and courteous,’ contributing significantly to our consistently positive learning environment.
Meet Our Head Teacher
It is a real honour to be the Headteacher of this magnificent school. I, and every staff member, have high aspirations for every young person that attends our school. These high expectations are demonstrated through a broad and challenging curriculum, exceptional standards in regards to behaviour and attitudes and a commitment to delivering a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment experiences. We are well known for our outstanding level of pastoral support and care. Our young people are well supported with their personal development but also challenged academically so that they can achieve to the best of their ability. Our outcomes at GCSE and A Level are exceptional and allow OPGS students to acquire the qualifications and skills necessary to take the next steps in their own personal journey.
Please contact the school if you would like to visit us and see for yourself.
S.L. Craig - Head Teacher
Latest News
18 Dec
The Senior Leadership Team would like to wish every student, parent, carer and staff member a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It has been a hugely successful term and we have enjoyed celebrating students' successes these past two weeks. Reminder: school finishes at 13:20pm on Thursday and we come back on January 6th 2025 - it will be a week 2!
10 Dec
SWIPE LEFT - We are very proud to reveal our new Media Suite. What was once a drama storage cupboard is now a state of the art Media Suite. Those with an interest in the creative arts, podcasting and broadcasting will have access to this room to produce, edit and present. It will be the home of our virtual parent forums, school photography and EPQ presentations. A huge thank you to Mr Solly, who has given so much of his own time to making this high spec space.
6 Dec
Enrichment Days at OPGS are really about ensuring a curriculum wider than subjects and schemes of work is delivered. Today Year 7 studied war poetry, Year 8 visited Duxford Museum (photos coming soon) and Year 9 had House Sports. Year 10 did some Thinking Hard in Maths and Year 11 and 12 had a range of PSHE experiences. And some Year 13s came in and gave their time to supporting the refit of a media suite within the school - painting walls, fixing skirting boards and building furniture. We cannot wait to reveal the result to students and families.
House Points
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Broughton
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The Mayor of Maidstone who signed Charles 1st death warrant.
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Fisher
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The Archbishop who led the Dedication Service at the official opening in 1959.
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Hazlitt
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The playwright, essayist & social commentator.
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Sadler
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An old boy who played football for Manchester United & England.
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Wilberforce
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A significant politician who was influential in abolishing the Slave Trade.
Upcoming Events
23December
Half Term
0:00am – 11:55pm
06January
Start of Term
0:00am – 11:55pm
08January
Year 13 Information Evening - Exams Briefing
7:00pm – 8:30pm
16January
Enrichment Day - School Finishes 1.20pm
8:30am – 1:20pm
20January
Year 13 PPEs
0:00am – 11:55pm
21January
Primary School Link Event
4:00pm – 5:30pm
23January
Year 12 Consultation Evening
4:00pm – 7:00pm
27January
Year 13 PPEs
0:00am – 11:55pm
04February
Year 9 Consultation Evening
4:00pm – 7:00pm
14February
End of Term
0:00am – 11:55pm
17February
Half Term
0:00am – 11:55pm
24February
Start of Term
0:00am – 11:55pm