Business Details
Secondary Education & Sixth Form Excellence
Cleeve School is a forward-thinking academy dedicated to nurturing excellence in education through a collaborative and transformative approach. Our 2030 vision prioritises high academic standards, character development, and innovative teaching methods. With a leadership team boasting decades of combined experience in education, we provide a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, including specialist sixth form provision. Our commitment to teacher training through partnerships with the University of Worcester and Gloucestershire ensures we cultivate the next generation of educators.The school's ethos of 'Aspiring, Collaborating, Transforming' underpins our focus on individual student growth, safeguarding, and community engagement. Through comprehensive curricula, extracurricular opportunities, and robust pastoral care systems, we prepare students for future success while maintaining rigorous quality standards evidenced by our Ofsted-rated provision.
Services
Teacher Training
Sixth Form Education
Student Admissions
Catering Services
Sports Facilities Hire
Highlights and features
- We offer nationally recognised teacher training through partnerships with leading universities
- Our sixth form provision combines academic excellence with career preparation
- We maintain Ofsted-registered safeguarding and pastoral care systems
- Our leadership team includes specialists with decades of educational experience
- We provide tailored support for students with special educational needs
What people say
Exceptional support
Structured mentoring programs
Practical classroom experience
Career preparation focus
Strong pastoral care
Services
Teacher Training
Our teacher training programs combine university partnerships with practical classroom experience. Trainees receive structured mentoring from qualified professionals with specialist expertise across multiple subjects. The program develops pedagogical skills through observation, practice, and reflective learning.
Sixth Form Education
The sixth form centre offers advanced academic qualifications with specialist subject teaching. Students benefit from dedicated facilities and tailored university preparation programs. Our curriculum supports progression to higher education and professional careers.
Student Admissions
We provide clear admissions processes for all year groups, including transition support for new students. Our team offers guidance on entry requirements, application procedures, and school integration programs.
Catering Services
Our catering team provides nutritious meals following government nutritional standards. The service includes free school meal provision, special dietary requirements support, and holiday meal programs.
Sports Facilities Hire
Community sports facilities include indoor halls and outdoor pitches available for hire. The booking system supports local clubs and organisations while maintaining school usage priorities.
People
Rachael Slatter
Head of Initial and Early Career Teacher Training
With 18 years' teaching experience, Rachael leads teacher development programs. She specialises in mentoring trainees and early career teachers through the National Professional Qualification framework.
Claire Sheppard
Deputy Head - Teaching, Training and Outcomes
A 30-year education veteran, Claire oversees teaching standards and staff development. She holds a Level 7 coaching qualification and specialises in pedagogical improvement across all career stages.
Tim Aldred
Induction Tutor ECT
With 14 years at Cleeve School, Tim supports early career teachers through structured induction programs. He combines classroom teaching with professional development mentoring.
Adam Gilbury
Induction Tutor ECT
An 11-year history teaching specialist, Adam provides mentorship for new staff. He focuses on developing classroom practice and subject-specific pedagogy for early career teachers.
James Nicol
Trainee and ECT Mentor
With 20 years' mentoring experience, James specialises in philosophy and ethics education. He develops trainees' critical thinking approaches and supports their transition to professional practice.
Questions
What teacher training programs do you offer?
We partner with universities for PGCE programs and provide ECT support through the Best Practice Network.
