Welcome to Regents Park Community College. It is with a feeling of immense pride in the school’s students and staff that I share an insight into this dynamic, vibrant and highly successful 11-16 school. Our roots date back to 1913 when young people and the staff before us started the journey to the school’s current very high standards of care and academic progress educating boys and girls from the local community. After latterly educating girls from across the city, in September 2008 we were pleased to welcome boys again to the school to share the very high quality of education provided by the staff, supported by our spirited student community and their parents. As indicated by our repeated recognition by Ofsted and SSAT (Specialist Schools and Academies Trust) as a high performing school, our acclaimed national status as a Training School, one of only a few schools which form the national network of Young Chambers and as a national hub for curriculum development, Regents Park is a centre of excellence for its young people; a city of Southampton school deemed to be ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
At Regents Park we have a long and proud history of distinguished student leadership, academic success and personal achievements. The staff and parents have high expectations for the students who attend the college. As the city’s only Business & Enterprise and Humanities specialist college we encourage students to follow their individual pathways. We have a wide curriculum with extensive opportunities for personal growth and leadership which are hallmarks of our highly successful school. For many years the school has successfully given high regard to developing students’ sense of values and responsibility for each other; together they grow as confident, fulfilled young people ready to continue their studies as active and responsible citizens.
While valuing tradition, innovation and independence we seek to promote excellence for all students. We strive to recognise each person’s unique talents, skills and interests, ensuring that those boys and girls who are particularly gifted and talented have opportunities to flourish. Students complete their KS3 studies in English and mathematics at the end of Year 8; progressing to a more personalised curriculum offer with some students taking GCSE courses in Year 9 and all students completing two KS4 subject choices in Year 10. Master classes are a feature of the school year, as are our many entries and successes in both local and national competitions. Students are encouraged to extend their studies through the study of community languages and to embark on AS studies, particularly English, during Year 11. Our curriculum is rich and varied and includes the Deep Learning Day programme on alternate Fridays which enables students to study an area/ topic over a full day using learning facilities both in and out of school and to study with students from other year groups. This is just part of our innovative approach to learning which builds on the school’s high academic achievements and ensures that the education offered is wide, applicable to 21st century, enriching and enjoyable. The school is fortunate to have strong links with a wide range of business and community partners and continues to receive support from the HSBC Global Education Trust, the school’s specialist school sponsors and the Rotary Club Southampton West.
Our rich cultural heritage and wealth of diversity is at the centre of our learning community. Regents Park has long been a lively and successful place to study, learn and reflect together with others; a college where each boy and girl is supported as an individual and challenged to develop their own personal best.
The students, staff and I invite you to visit us and look forward to welcoming you to Regents Park. We would like you to be part of our continuing journey of improving on the nationally recognised high quality education for the young people across the community we serve; together we can support one another in the exciting next chapter of ‘Aiming for Excellence’ for every young person at Regents Park.
Sarah Hill, Headteacher
