Headmaster Gary Hickey and Head of Sixth Form Charlotte Harman
The school, established in Newport in 1656, already has a well established a co-ed Sixth Form but hopes to expand its opportunities for girls. “It was 30 years ago that we first saw girls come into the Sixth Form here so, in many ways, we are already a co-educational school. We are just planning that all the way through the year groups now. It’s the next piece of evolution, which is important. It’s about getting the right balance. Keeping tradition is important and integral to the life of the school, but it’s also about realising things do change in society.
“By continuing to provide the broad and varied curriculum we already do, but in a co-educational setting, all our children will learn to be more confident, resilient and compassionate young adults. We have many outstanding facilities for girls already in place for the Sixth Form and look forward to welcoming girls from September 2024.