Welcome to John Kyrle
Welcome from the Headteacher
Welcome to John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre.
It is a genuine privilege to write this message as Headteacher of a school that means so much to so many people. For generations, John Kyrle has been at the heart of our community; helping young people to grow, achieve and discover who they can become.
As Headteacher, I have enormous pride in what has already been achieved. Our students are passionate, talented and hardworking. Our staff are dedicated, caring and ambitious. Together, they have built a school with strong relationships, high expectations and a culture where young people are supported to succeed.
However, great schools are never finished.
At John Kyrle, we believe every young person deserves an excellent education; one that opens doors, develops character and prepares them for a happy and successful future. Academic achievement matters enormously, but so too do kindness, resilience, confidence and a sense of belonging.
Our ambition is simple: to create a school where every student is known, valued and challenged to be their very best.
We talk about being Ready, Respectful and Resilient, because these values provide the foundation for learning and personal growth. They are not simply words on a wall; they shape how we work together, how we treat one another and how we prepare students for life beyond school.
Over the coming years, we will continue to build a culture characterised by what I describe as a community of joy - underpinned by exciting consistency and sustainable excellence. We want John Kyrle to be a place where people are proud to belong; where learning is rigorous and engaging; where staff can flourish professionally; and where families feel welcomed as valued partners in their child's education.
At the heart of this vision is an ethic of everybody. Every student matters. Every member of staff matters. Every family matters. When people feel valued, they thrive; and when individuals thrive, communities flourish.
Whether you are a prospective parent, a current family, a student, member of staff or visitor to our school, I hope this website gives you a sense of who we are and what we stand for. Better still, I hope you will come and see us for yourself. The true strength of John Kyrle is not found in its buildings or its examination results alone, but in the people who make this community so special.
I look forward to leading the school through its next chapter and to working together to ensure every young person experiences success, belonging and opportunity during their time with us.
Dr Luke Moseley
Headteacher
