As Headteacher, it is my privilege to lead the school and extend a warm welcome to our students, their parents, and our many friends in the local community. We are ‘empowering lives through learning’ every day – through excellent teaching, compassionate pastoral care, and a programme of extra-curricular activities which is second to none.

Our extensive grounds and specialist facilities are coupled with a highly developed house system which means we offer parents and students the best of both worlds: a school large enough to have specialised facilities for all subjects, but with learners part of a small community of just 300 pupils.

Our school crest contains our historic motto: ‘usque ad finem’. It means, ‘until the end’. That’s as true today as when it was first written. It means we’ll be with you every step of the way. It means to go to the utmost extreme in pursuit of excellence: to give your all, to travel as far as can be travelled, to do as much as can be done. That’s what we promise for our learners. And that’s what we expect from each member of our community.

2022 is our 50th Anniversary year on this site. That sense of history, of pride and of community is what makes us special – we’ve been central to the Cheltenham community for generations.

If you are thinking of joining us, we’d love to invite you to take a look around to see our school. Our main school open evening takes place on Thursday 15th September. You can also book to join a daily open morning tour from Monday 19th September.

I look forward to meeting you.

Mr Steve Jefferies

We are intensely proud of our vibrant and forward looking school community and believe we offer a superb standard of education. Our core belief is that every student develops the knowledge, skills and self-confidence to become the best they can be. Bournside is a popular and successful 11–18 Academy with approximately 1700 students, of which approaching 400 are in the Sixth Form.