Welcome

Sir Thomas Rich’s is a highly successful, caring and forward-thinking school, which aims to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the future. We pride ourselves on the pursuit of excellence inside and outside the classroom. Founded in 1666, we are an academically selective school in the City of Gloucester, admitting 150 boys into Year 7, with a large, vibrant coeducational Sixth Form. Our school ethos prioritises high standards, bespoke support and personal development, whilst encouraging students to take full advantage of the many extracurricular opportunities on offer. To be a Richian is to value the pursuit of knowledge and lifelong learning, whilst understanding that success is measured not only by our academic achievements and nationally recognised extracurricular accomplishments, but also by our strength of character. Kindness, being supportive of each other, displaying exceptional behaviour and wearing the uniform with pride are just a few of the ways in which we measure ourselves against our School aims. Indeed, the Tommy’s Way is to appreciate that teamwork, communication, and respect for others are just as important as the core knowledge and skills students develop through our carefully sequenced subject curricula.
Whilst we ensure our students have access to the latest educational developments, we remain proud of our longstanding heritage and traditions, such as our blue blazers, formal school assemblies, school prizes, and the House competition. These traditions are underpinned by the School motto, Garde Ta Foy, written in Old French, meaning Keep the Faith. I hope our website gives you an insight into life at Sir Thomas Rich’s, and would encourage those who wish to know more about our School to come and visit us – we look forward to welcoming you.

Matthew Lynch
HEADTEACHER