Headteacher's Welcome

Paul Martyn
Headteacher, Prior Park School 

"The school stands head and shoulders above other schools we have experienced and my daughter is fluorishing and growing greatly in confidence"

- Current parent of a YEAR 11 STUDENT


A SCHOOL WHERE THE CHILD IS AT THE CENTRE OF ALL THAT WE DO

Welcome to Prior Park School, Gibraltar, one of three schools in the Prior Park family, which also includes Prior Park College and The Paragon School in Bath. I am truly proud to be part of this community, where my colleagues and I have the opportunity to shape and nurture the young people in our care.

Our mission at Prior Park School is to steward a thriving community where love and respect for each student are at the heart of everything we do. As Headteacher, I am committed to knowing all my students and their families well, so I can better understand and support their aspirations. A great school is one that not only produces successful lawyers, scientists, and doctors but also cultivates artists, poets, musicians, and athletes. At Prior Park, we offer a wealth of opportunities to develop these qualities and more, all within an inclusive and supportive environment.

We are a genuinely caring community that cultivates creativity, fosters integrity, and transforms lives. Our core values of curiosity, generosity, and courage underpin this mission. These values ensure that education at Prior Park School extends far beyond the classroom, focusing on the development of the whole child.

Our pastoral care is built on supportive relationships that both nurture and challenge each student to fulfil their potential while also encouraging them to serve others. Every student is given the chance to explore their interests and passions through the Prior Park Passport and find ways to help others within and beyond our school community. Our students leave Prior Park School with a clear sense of who they are and the positive impact they can make in the world.

Located on the historic Sacred Heart campus in the Old Town, our school offers a peaceful setting high above the city's noise. We welcome students aged 11 to 18 and provide a robust UK curriculum, including over twenty subjects at GCSE, A-Level examinations, and vocational qualifications. With a maximum capacity of 260 pupils and a staff-to-student ratio of 1:8, we ensure that each child receives personalized attention. In our small, nurturing community, students are taught by subject specialists across all age groups, leading to outstanding outcomes year after year.

Thank you for your interest in our school community. We hope our website gives you a sense of what Prior Park School can offer students and their families. However, there is no substitute for experiencing our school firsthand. We warmly invite you to visit us, meet our community, and see our mission and values in action.

Paul Martyn
Headteacher