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How to prepare your child for grammar school entry: tips for parents and students
At the Richard Pate School, we successfully prepare children for Year 7 entry into the seven Gloucestershire grammars: Pate’s Grammar, Denmark Road High School for Girls, Sir Thomas Rich’s School, The Crypt, Ribston Hall, Marling and Stroud High School. Please find to follow our top tips for parents and students on how to prepare your child for grammar school entry: You can find the timeline for the Gloucestershire Grammar Test (the 11+) at https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions/grammar-schools/ Parents of our Year 5 children…
Open Morning: Saturday 8th February 2025
If you are thinking about a new school or pre-school nursery for your child in Cheltenham, come and visit us at our next Open Morning on Saturday 8th February 2025. It will be a great opportunity to come and meet our staff and pupils, have a tour of the school and our facilities and learn about how we can provide the ideal start to your child’s education. To register or book an individual tour, please call 01242 522086 or email…
Appointment of New Head
The Trustees of the Richard Pate School are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Sam Morgan, currently Head of the Pre-Preparatory at Clifton College, as Robert MacDonald’s successor from September 2025. The search for a new Head started in earnest six months ago and we saw an exceptional calibre of candidates. The Trustees conducted a rigorous selection process and ultimately, Mr Morgan proved to be the strongest candidate. He is our unanimous choice. During the remainder of this academic…
Open Morning – Saturday 5th October 2024
If you are thinking about a new school for your child in Cheltenham, come and visit us at our next Open Morning on Saturday 5th October 2024. It will be a great opportunity to come and meet our staff and pupils, have a tour of the school and our facilities and discover how we can provide the ideal start to your child’s education. To register or book an individual tour, please call 01242 522086 or email office@richardpate.co.uk
Young Voices 2024
Our Year 5 & 6 children enjoyed a fantastic evening at Young Voices in Birmingham. An amazing atmosphere, brilliant singing and an unforgettable experience.
Open Morning: Saturday 24th February 2024
Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 24th February, 2024 from 10am until 12.30pm. It’s a great opportunity to see the School, meet with pupils and staff and gain a sense of what life at the Richard Pate School is really like. Please register by calling 01242 522086 or emailing admissions@richardpate.co.uk Families are also welcome to come for an individual tour of the school, led by the Headmaster. To book a visit, please call 01242 522086 or email admissions@richardpate.co.uk
Open Morning: Saturday 7th October 2023 10am – 12.30pm
Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 7th October, 2023 from 10am until 12.30pm. It’s a great opportunity to see the School, meet with pupils and staff and gain a sense of what life at the Richard Pate School is really like. Please register by calling 01242 522086 or emailing admissions@richardpate.co.uk Families are also welcome to come for an individual tour of the school, led by the Headmaster. To book a visit, please call 01242 522086 or email admissions@richardpate.co.uk
Otto, Year 6, to represent Gloucestershire at the National Primary Schools Cross Country Finals
Good luck to Otto in Year 6 who has qualified to represent Gloucestershire in the National Primary Schools Cross Country Finals on Saturday 25th March in Loughborough. This is a brilliant achievement and marks the end of a great season for Otto and the rest of the RPS cross country team. Well done to everyone involved and thank you to Mrs Lewis and Mrs Miller-Howell for their coaching and support throughout the season.
RPS U11 Girls’ Hockey in IAPS National Finals
Congratulations to our brilliant U11 Girls’ Hockey team and coaches, Mrs Knight and Mr Foster, for reaching the IAPS National Finals, which took place on Friday. The team played really well but faced some strong opposition. It was an amazing standard of hockey and we feel honoured to have been part of of this fantastic tournament – such an amazing experience for our girls. We are very proud of them all!
