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We are a school that fosters positive relationships across the whole community and are committed to ensuring that our students have outstanding learning opportunities across a broad curriculum.  These experiences will help develop their curiosity so they can approach the future with confidence and optimism, knowing that they can help shape the communities in which they live and work.  Our values of Unity Respect Excellence underpin all w...

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Year 13 Final Assembly: A Fond Farewell to the Class of 2025

The school community came together this week for a heartfelt and memorable final assembly to celebrate the incredible journey of our Year 13 students as they prepare to head off on study leave and begin their final exams. The ass...

Preparing for a Phone-Free Future at Charters

This week, students are attending assemblies focused on what life will look like at Charters when we officially become a phone-free school after the half-term break. This morning Mr Fletcher spoke to Year 9 about the changes that...

Year 8 Scientists Return to Tyr Abad

This week, selected Year 8 students swapped the classroom for the countryside during an unforgettable trip to the Tyr Abad Centre for Outdoor Education in Wales. Set in acres of forest, the centre provided the perfect base for a w...

A Celebration of Independent Research

We’re incredibly proud of our Year 12 students at Charters Sixth Form, who have been impressively delivering their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) presentations! These formal, timed presentations mark a major milestone...

Giel's Moving Story of Survival and Hope

Today our students in Years 9, 10 and 12 were lucky enough to have a powerful assembly delivered by Giel, a young man with an incredible story to share. Giel is from an organisation called Asylum Speakers who...

Emotional Tools for Life

As public examinations for Years 11 and 13 approach, we recognise that this period can bring heightened stress and pressure. It's the culmination of over a decade of formal education, and many students understandably fee...

A Night at the Theatre for Year 12 English Literature Students

Our Year 12 English Literature students recently enjoyed a fantastic trip to watch F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, The Great Gatsby, brought to life at the London Coliseum. Year 12 student Freda shared her thou...

Farewell Eric, and Thank You!

This week marked the end of an era at Charters School as we bid a heartfelt farewell to our beloved groundsman, Eric Smith, who is retiring after an incredible 36 years of dedicated service. Eric has been the quiet, constant pres...

Students Shine on Ski Trip to Italy

Over the Easter break, 50 students from Years 9 and 10 swapped classrooms for the crisp air of the Italian mountains, as they took part in Charters School’s much-anticipated annual ski trip to Santa Caterina. After a 25...

Year 9 Students Shine at Wellington College's Humanities Day

A group of ten eager Year 9 students were recently invited to join an exciting event at Wellington College: Humanities Day. This special opportunity allowed our students to immerse themselves in a variety of engaging sessions led...

Matilda the Musical!

Trips are a wonderful experience for students. They bring a subject to life, build confidence and create memories that last a lifetime. This week our Drama department saw Matilda the musical and two Year 7 students who took part i...

Mock Trial Competition

Last week saw Mrs Phipps and Mrs Draper-Arif accompany a very talented group of Year 9 students as they stepped into the world of law and justice and took part in the prestigious Magistrates' Mock Trial Competition, held at Re...

SATRO Finals

Report of the SATRO competiton by Year 12 student Michaela. Recently, we were given the incredible opportunity to participate in the SATRO problem solving challenge. After being named the winning group within the KS5 heat at a loc...

Sensational Seb!

Having been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Young Magic Circle Member of the Year’, Year 10 student Seb had the incredible opportunity to showcase his skills at a charity event held at the QEII Conference Centre in W...

Student Wins National Anti-Racism Competition with Powerful Poem

We are incredibly proud to announce that Year 10 student, Theresa, has won a prestigious national anti-racism competition with her heartfelt and powerful poem titled The Diary of 'THAT' Black Girl. The competition, o...

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@chartersschool - 9th May 2025

A heartfelt farewell to our amazing Class of 2025 🎓💫 We celebrated their final assembly in style with students wearing their old uniforms! Wishing them all the best in their exams & beyond 🍀📚 Read more: https://t.co/f7ab8h8Z8Z #ClassOf2025 #ChooseCharters #ChartersPride pic.twitter.com/3BWpI5gCu7

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@chartersschool - 9th May 2025

🚀 Kickstart your career in aviation! @united Airlines is hiring 4 Aircraft Maintenance Apprentices. £15K/year, full training (Level 3), Mon–Fri with shift potential. Starts Sept 1, 2025. Passionate about aircraft? Apply now! https://t.co/fuJk83XT4G✈️#Careers #Apprenticeship pic.twitter.com/g1zFoAdQI6

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@chartersschool - 9th May 2025

As you begin your study leave next week, we want to thank our amazing Year 13 students for being such incredible role models🙌🎓 We've loved having you as part of our Sixth Form❤️ We know how brilliant you are – now it’s time to show the exam boards💥 Year 13 – YOU’VE GOT THIS! pic.twitter.com/dOupw14qjN

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@chartersschool - 9th May 2025

📵 From 2nd June, we're going #PhoneFree! Remember: no one’s as happy as they look on TikTok or as wise as they seem on Instagram 😅📲. Social media shows highlights, not real life. Let’s ditch the filters and focus on what’s real 💬💛 #AuthenticityMatters #DigitalDetox pic.twitter.com/Uqq8z31Sxs

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@chartersschool - 9th May 2025

Today 124 students set off to Watlington, Oxfordshire 🗺️ for their #Bronze @DofE practice expedition! 🥾⛺ Over two days and one night, they’ll plan routes, navigate their journey & work as a team🤝building self-sufficiency ahead of the real adventure in June!🌄💪 #DofE #Teamwork pic.twitter.com/dFTnpfpxO8

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@chartersschool - 8th May 2025

🎓Students in Year 12 may well be thinking about planning some uni visits. 🗺️✨Use the link below to search Open Days and Events at universities throughout the UK: https://t.co/5BFXdvqaGw It's never too early to start looking 👀#UCAS #University #OpenDays pic.twitter.com/MMPouOdWN5

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@chartersschool - 8th May 2025

📚 Join us at the next meeting of the Staff & Parent Book Club in our School Library on Monday 9th June! We'll be discussing the bestselling memoir Educated by Tara Westover ✨ ❓ Questions? Contact the fantastic Rachel Joel: r.joel@chartersschool.org.uk 📖See you there! pic.twitter.com/VbZmM6MI5Y

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@chartersschool - 8th May 2025

📣 We’re hiring! 📚 Join the passionate #History team at Charters School! We’re seeking a dynamic teacher (ECTs welcome) to inspire students across KS3 & KS4. Full-time, perm role with London Fringe pay. Apply now 👉 https://t.co/9RTm6InFjS Deadline: 19 May 25#SouthEast #Vacancy pic.twitter.com/IQdIrE4y2S

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@chartersschool - 8th May 2025

All week students are having assemblies on what it will mean when we become a #phonefree school on 2 June. This morning Mr Fletcher shared with Year 10 students the benefits of a phone-free environment for learning. Read more: https://t.co/LDHMlfXaUe📵 pic.twitter.com/H1fu7cAETZ

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@chartersschool - 7th May 2025

To our brilliant Year 11s 🎓🌟thank you for being such a valued part of our school community 🙌 We’ve loved watching you grow and now it’s your time to shine 💥📝 As you begin your exams REMEMBER, YOU ARE AMAZING! 💪#ChartersProud #Year11 #GCSEs2025 #YouAreAmazing #ExamSeason pic.twitter.com/YZ2S0MsXOZ

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