I am known, I am valued, I will succeed. To identify and develop the full potential of every member of our community and give them the skills and qualifications they need to achieve their ambition.
I am known, I am valued, I will succeed. To identify and develop the full potential of every member of our community and give them the skills and qualifications they need to achieve their ambition.
I am known, I am valued, I will succeed. To identify and develop the full potential of every member of our community and give them the skills and qualifications they need to achieve their ambition.
I am known, I am valued, I will succeed. To identify and develop the full potential of every member of our community and give them the skills and qualifications they need to achieve their ambition.
I am known, I am valued, I will succeed. To identify and develop the full potential of every member of our community and give them the skills and qualifications they need to achieve their ambition.
I am known, I am valued, I will succeed. To identify and develop the full potential of every member of our community and give them the skills and qualifications they need to achieve their ambition.
I am known, I am valued, I will succeed. To identify and develop the full potential of every member of our community and give them the skills and qualifications they need to achieve their ambition.
A Warm Welcome to
Altwood Church of England School
I am so proud to be the Headteacher of Altwood Church of England School; it really is a special place to learn and to work.
From the moment you arrive, you will feel the positive energy and quickly come to understand that our values of Truth, Forgiveness, Faith, Hope and Joy live and breathe in everything we do. We celebrate differences at Altwood, which creates a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are committed to nurturing and challenging everyone in the school, and it is our goal to deliver academic outcomes, as well as rounded, confident young people, regardless of background or special education need.
Latest News
Our Y9 students doing the bronze Duke of Edinburgh award, took part in their mock expedition. It involves 2 days/1 night camping out. They are assessed on camp craft, navigation, observation & recording. They were accompanied by qualified mountain leaders from School of Outdoors https://t.co/5tJDXUW9kh
Coinciding with World Earth Day on 22nd April, some of our Year 9 classes were presenting their Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation pitches in preparation for our Climate Change conference next term. Here is a snippet of slides from some of their group projects. https://t.co/K5MADzw8Rh
Our students have done a superb job decorating our Thames Hospice Elephant, which they have named Alty. Alty, the Altwood Elephant, grew from the hands of our whole school. Rooted in Hope, Joy and Faith, and inspired by our vision of John 10:10 #thameshospice https://t.co/qhmTvPT7ja
Our 6th formers visited Brunel University for the UK university & apprenticeship search fair. The purpose of the trip was to support students who are thinking of applying to university, considering apprenticeships or keeping their options open. It looks like they had a great day! https://t.co/XRBN6iqjBz
Communications have been emailed out today to apply for the school coaches from September. Currently we operate 3 coaches & the costs must be fully covered by the fares paid without any support from school funds. Please see the email as there is a lot more information in it. https://t.co/a5pUy6HDmd
Last term our 6th formers took part in the Rough Sleep charity event with Mrs Nehme, Mrs Martin & Mr Waters. They slept in the courtyard overnight in aid Of Street Kids Direct Guatemala. We have raised over £700 so far. You can still support this event via scopay until 1st May. https://t.co/S5mGUjgJ4B
Each term one of our enrichment clubs is cookery-which is open to year groups 7,8 and 9 on rotation. It is always over subscribed and very popular, which isn't surprising when you see the yummy things they get to make! https://t.co/wg4ez7zDHS
Last term our winning Y7 students attended the prestigious Ascot Bake Off, presenting their final showcase to the judging panel. Unfortunately we were pipped to the post, but look at the brilliant design & cake our students presented! Well done Sophia. A, Johnathan.K, Ellie.L https://t.co/i0KBG5RKLN
Our Y10/12 Maths students visited the Hexagon Theatre for some Inspirational Mathematics talks from a collection of 'famous' Youtube Mathematicians. Pi was found & great fun was had all round! Here some of our students are attempting to make the Pi symbol with their hands! https://t.co/vMPlPlSSQt
Thanks to GoodGym for braving a cold March evening to help plant trees at Altwood School! With tree donations from the Woodland Trust, our Green Team students joined in to plant dogwoods, rosewoods, rowans, hawthorns, & crab apple trees #GoodGym #WoodlandTrust #treesforschools https://t.co/i0FNlvXyAz
Upcoming Events
- Thu 07May 2026
Junior Mathematical Challenge (JMC)
All Day
- Fri 08May 2026
House Competition-Welly Throwing
1:30pm – 2:10pm
- Mon 11May 2026
Harry Potter Trip for Media and Design Y10/12
All Day
- Thu 14May 2026
Thorpe Park Rewards Trip
All Day
- Fri 22May 2026
St Ives Trip
All Day
- Fri 22May 2026
House Competition-Sing It To Win It
1:30pm – 2:10pm
- Mon 25May 2026
Half Term
All Day
- Mon 25May 2026
Spring Bank Holiday-School Closed
8:45am – 3:10pm
- Mon 01Jun 2026
Start of Term 6
8:45am – 3:10pm
- Mon 08Jun 2026
PrisonMeNoWay
9:10am – 3:10pm
- Thu 11Jun 2026
Y 10 and 12 Art PPE
8:45am – 3:10pm
- Mon 29Jun 2026
Y12 Work Experience Week
All Day
- Fri 03Jul 2026
Inset Day
8:45am – 3:10pm
- Thu 09Jul 2026
Sports Day Field Events
8:45am – 3:10pm
- Thu 09Jul 2026
Y6 Welcome Evening
5:30pm – 6:30pm
- Fri 10Jul 2026
Sports Day
8:45am – 3:10pm
To identify and develop the full potential of every member of our community and give them the skills and qualifications they need to achieve their ambition
House Points
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Hope lifts the spirit
Faith
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Achieve, Believe & have faith
Joy
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Find joy in the journey
What makes us different
Life at Altwood
Spotlight on the Sixth form:
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Altwood Church of England School
Altwood Road
Maidenhead Berks
SL6 4PU
01628 622236