Das Gruselhaus

Thursday 12 February 2026 SJV

Recently, pupils in Years 7-10 enjoyed a live performance of Das Gruselhaus (“The Spooky House”) by the Onatti Theatre Company in the School hall. The production combined an engaging storyline with lively performances and plenty of physical comedy. Pupils had the chance to hear German used naturally, which helped improve their...

FameLab STEM Competition

Wednesday 11 February 2026 SJV

This morning Year 8 pupils were the willing audience for our Year 9 FameLab competitors – all of whom spoke for three minutes on a STEM topic of their choice. The topics were wide ranging and thought provoking, covering diverse areas of interest from cricket to Rubik’s Cubes to the sky...

Safer Internet Day 2026

Tuesday 10 February 2026 SJV

This year’s Safer Internet Day theme is 'Smart tech, safe choices', exploring the safe and responsible use of AI and how it impacts all of our lives. Our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors have created some special graphics for the day, to promote kindness, safety and positive online behaviour to everyone - in and...

GCSE Revision Workshop

Monday 9 February 2026 SJV

Our Year 11 English students took part in a focused workshop in the School Hall today on how to revise effectively. Using ideas from cognitive science, pupils looked at why 'active' revision is more effective than 'passive' revision, and why revision should feel challenging. Pupils explored how real progress comes from...

Year 9 Options Fayre

Friday 30 January 2026 MPH

Yesterday, we hosted our Year 9 GCSE Options Fayre during registration. Each option subject had its own stand, led by Year 10 students. They showcased examples of the work they have completed so far, alongside helpful information about exams, recommended textbooks, and what to expect from the course. There were also...

Toby Wins County U15 Table Tennis Championship

Thursday 29 January 2026 SJV

Toby in Year 9 enjoyed a very successful weekend, winning the Table Tennis Junior County Championships U15 Doubles and reaching the semi-finals of the U15 Singles at the YMCA Sports Centre in Cheltenham! Earlier the same day, he also played as goalkeeper in a winning football match for his local team...

STRS Recognised in List of Top 200 Sporting Schools

Thursday 29 January 2026 SJV

We are pleased to share that Sir Thomas Rich’s has been ranked 188th nationally in School Sport Magazine’s Top 200 Sporting Schools of 2025. The annual list recognises schools across the country for their commitment to sport, drawing on results from more than 20 different sports and over 120 competitive events...

Ofsted Report

Thursday 29 January 2026 SJV

Following our Ofsted inspection on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 December last term, we are delighted to share our inspection report with the school community. The report will also appear on the Ofsted website in the next few days. Headteacher Matthew Lynch commented: “It goes without saying that we are incredibly...

Careers Fair

Wednesday 28 January 2026 SJV

Our annual Careers Fair took place today – a great opportunity for pupils in Years 9 to 13 to engage directly with a wide range of local and national employers across many industries. Pupils were able to explore different job roles, understand routes into various careers, and learn about progression opportunities...

Poetry Live!

Tuesday 27 January 2026 SJV

Year 11 pupils attended the Poetry Live! event at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Monday, enjoying an inspiring day focused on GCSE English Literature poetry. Students experienced live performances from a range of poets featured in their GCSE studies, including Simon Armitage, the current UK Poet Laureate. Other poets included Carol Ann...

Netball Success

Tuesday 27 January 2026 SJV

Congratulations to the Netball B and C Teams, who both won their friendly matches against St Edward’s School in Cheltenham recently, 31-20 and 27-8 respectively. Netball continues to thrive at Sir Thomas Rich’s, with pupils given the opportunity to compete against many local schools, as well as top schools such as...

Chess Team Latest

Tuesday 27 January 2026 SJV

Our chess teams performed very well at the South-West regional rapid-play tournament yesterday, at Bristol Grammar School. The A team finished an impressive 6th, with Alun A winning all of his games, while the B team achieved a highly respectable 8th place. A total of 36 teams competed in the tournament...

Rugby at Warwick School

Monday 26 January 2026 SJV

A huge well done to the Rugby teams who played away against tough opponents Warwick School over the weekend. It proved to be a fantastic day of sport for our players, with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd XV sides all taking decisive victories, 31-24, 24-5 and 33-19 respectively. The Under 14A...

GCSE Art Workshop

Monday 26 January 2026 SJV

The G9 art room was a hive of activity on Friday as our Year 10 GCSE Art students took part in a day-long workshop designed to boost their confidence in painting with acrylics. Experienced artist and workshop facilitator Stella Ashmeade led the day, which focused on a number of creative skills...

Shaping Futures 2026

Monday 26 January 2026 SJV

Our Shaping Futures 2025–26 programme launched two weeks ago with a fantastic icebreaker activity, as pupils worked together to build marshmallow and spaghetti towers. This hands-on challenge helped new students get to know their Sixth Form mentors while developing teamwork and problem-solving skills. Pupils then spent time exploring Atom Learning’s Maths...

Learn with the Lords

Monday 19 January 2026 SJV

Last Wednesday, A Level Politics students took part in a live Teams call with Baroness Grey-Thompson as part of the Learn with the Lords scheme. The 45-minute session included an extended Q&A, with Baroness Grey-Thompson spending around 40 minutes responding in detail to students’ questions. These covered a wide range of...

Young Green Briton Design Workshop

Monday 12 January 2026 SJV

Last term all Year 7 pupils took part in the Young Green Briton Design Workshop – a sustainable enterprise and design initiative. Teams of five came up with new products or services to help tackle one of five key sustainability issues: transport, energy, waste, biodiversity and food. The day was supported...