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06/03/26

38 Year 10s had an action‑packed ‘Degree in a Day’ at CCCU, exploring sustainability through lectures, seminars and challenges. So proud of their hard work!

06/03/26

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

04/03/26

Free Defibrillator Training for ages 13–17: 9 Apr, 1–4pm at Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs. Learn lifesaving skills + Y8s can gain award hours for the Mayor of Broadstairs Award.  broadstairs.gov.uk/event/und… for more details.

02/03/26

Young Carers Action Day – 11 March. Up to 1 in 5 young people care for someone at home. If your child is a young carer, we’re here to help—contact their Assistant Head of Year for support.

02/03/26

Yr 9 & 10 Sociology pupils had an amazing trip to London to see Witness for the Prosecution! A gripping courtroom experience that brought Sociology to life.

02/03/26

Pupils can join Unifrog’s free online Subject Discovery Fair on 18 March (4–6:30pm)! Explore uni subjects & ask experts. Sign up here:  webapp.spotme.com/login/even…

27/02/26

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27/02/26

Our Pride Youth Network had a fantastic visit from the Anti-Bullying Alliance! They handed out bracelets to our most active members and shared sweet treats with everyone for LGBT History Month.

27/02/26

Y10 & 11 Media Studies pupils shone at the BFI Southbank study day—confident, ambitious, and full of brilliant ideas. They contributed more than any other school in a sold‑out auditorium and impressed with their sharp analysis and media theory knowledge.

27/02/26

Year 8 spent the day with local employers exploring careers ahead of GCSE Options. Huge thanks to EPB and all who inspired our pupils.

26/02/26

What a fantastic day our pupils had at the Lyceum Theatre in London’s West End, where they enjoyed a stunning performance of Disney’s The Lion King!  It was a truly unforgettable experience and a wonderful opportunity for them to witness a top West End professional show.

12/02/26

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

11/02/26

Y8 pupils produced some fantastic work in their Words as Art project! By researching typography and experimenting with colour blending, they created a collection of positive words that showcase their developing skills and understanding. Brilliant work!

11/02/26

This week in KS4 Life Cooking Skills Club, we got into the Valentine’s spirit by making our own decorated shortbread — decorative, delicious, and made with LOTS of love!  Wishing everyone a LOVELY,and relaxing, half term when it gets here!  

05/02/26

Amazing work from our Year 7 artists! Taking inspiration from Zaha Hadid, Antoni Gaudí and Hundertwasser, pupils explored abstract architecture using local landmarks as their starting point. Their creativity has truly shone through!

05/02/26

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!  

09/01/26

Our Y10/11 pupils have teamed up with Broadstairs & St Peters Town Council to bring you an unforgettable Winter Party at Pierremont Hall on 20 February, 7:00pm–9:00pm for all young people aged 13–17. Book your ticket now using this link!   buy.stripe.com/28E3cu7lRcql6…

08/01/26

Exciting Opportunity for Parents and Pupils! We use Unifrog to help pupils make informed decisions about their careers and future options. There is a Virtual Apprenticeship Fair on 11/02/2026 4pm-6pm and you can sign up here:  webapp.spotme.com/login/even…

06/01/26

We’re looking to connect with parents/carers, and local businesses to make learning real and exciting for our pupils. Whether you’re a chef, designer, engineer, healthcare worker, or anything in between, fill out our quick survey to get involved:   forms.office.com/e/gQrTSyp7U…

19/12/25

Wishing all our CDS pupils and their families a very Happy Christmas!  We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful holiday, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on 5 January.  Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

18/12/25

Our school community came together for a Reverse Advent Challenge, with tutor groups collecting food donations for Thanet Food Link. We’re proud of the kindness and teamwork shown by pupils, staff, and families. Thank you for helping us spread hope and joy this festive season!

18/12/25

Our talented Year 9 Hospitality pupils have been busy baking and decorating the most incredible Christmas cakes, and the results are absolutely stunning! From festive designs to creative details, each cake is a masterpiece that truly captures the Christmas spirit.

17/12/25

We had an amazing two days this week, completing the first 2 Cultural Capital days of the year! Our pupils embraced a wide range of activities designed to broaden horizons and encourage new experiences.

17/12/25

We're proud to announce that we’ve been awarded the National Award for Online Safety 2025-2026! This incredible achievement highlights our commitment to helping pupils navigate an ever-changing online world safely and confidently. Together, we’re building a safer digital future!

02/12/25

Y8 pupils have been getting into the Christmas spirit by creating adorable reindeer-themed burgers! They made smash burgers from scratch, Shaping the patties, pan-frying them to perfection, and then adding all the festive garnishes to turn them into these seasonal treats.

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Staff List

Senior Leadership Team

Ms K Cardus CEO / Executive Headteacher
Mr W Smith Headteacher
Mrs C Benard Trust Senior Deputy Headteacher: Teaching & Learning
Mrs K Harrison Deputy Headteacher: Teaching
Mrs L Kettle Deputy Headteacher: Pastoral Care, Safeguarding and Designated Safeguarding Lead, Attendance
Mr R Henderson Deputy Headteacher: Behaviour 
Mr A Weller Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum 
Mrs L Roden Assistant Headteacher: Personal Development and Well-being
Mr D Shepperson     Associate Assistant Headteacher: Achievement, Assessment, Recording and Reporting, Timetable and Exams 
Mrs N Griffin Associate Assistant Headteacher: SENCO

Extended Leadership Team

Miss S Arthurs Director of Mathematics
Mrs K Burvill Director of English
Mrs R Quaye Director of Science
Mr J Howard Director of Business & ICT
Mr D Allen Director of Teaching & Learning
Ms A Murphy Director of Humanities and PSHE
Ms K Lawman Director of Teaching & Learning

BCAT Business Management Team

Mr M Blake Trust ICT Strategy and Projects Manager
Mrs K Trevor Trust HR Manager
Mrs N Coles Trust Chief Finance Officer

Heads of Year & Assistant Heads of Year

 
Mr P Futcher Head of Year 7
Mrs K Thorn Assistant Head of Year 7
Mr R Smith Head of Year 8
Mrs M Moss Assistant Head of Year 8
Mr L Jones Head of Year 9
Mrs M Derbyshire Assistant Head of Year 9
Mrs K Pluckrose Head of Year 10
Mrs K Strich Assistant Head of Year 10
Mr D Gonzalez-Bello Head of Year 11
Mrs L Knight Assistant Head of Year 11

Business Studies Department

Mr J Howard Director of Business & ICT
Mr D Allen Business Studies Teacher
Mr W Smith Teacher of Business Studies / Headteacher

Computing Department

Mr J Howard Director of Business & Computing / Performance Director: Open Elements
Mr D Shepperson Teacher of Computing / Associate Assistant Headteacher
Mr J Masters Teacher of Computing

Design & Technology Department

Mrs S Cottrell Trust Director of DT / Lead Teacher of DT (BCGS)
Mrs K Naylor Lead Teacher of DT
Miss C Sutton Teacher of DT
Miss D Hodgson DT Technician

English Department

Miss K Burvill Director of English 
Mrs Z Fitzjohn 2nd in Charge English
Mrs M Humphrys 2nd in Charge English
Miss G Harris Teacher of English / Lead Teacher of Media
Miss L Butterfield Teacher of English / Lead Teacher of Sociology
Mrs S Wilson Teacher of English
Mrs R Gammon Teacher of English
Mrs J Carman Teacher of English
Miss I Humphreys Teacher of English/ Literacy Coordinator
Mrs A Maginn Teacher of English
Mr J Sayer Teacher of English
Mrs K Thornton  Teacher of English

Geography Department

Mrs E Milligan Lead Teacher of Geography / Lead Teacher of Travel & Tourism
Mrs K Harrison Teacher of Geography / Deputy Headteacher
Mrs B Shepherd Teacher of Geography / Numeracy Coordinator
Mrs K Lott Teacher of Geography

Health & Social Care Department

Ms K Oborne Lead Teacher of Health & Social Care / Lead Teacher of Child Development

History Department

Miss A Murphy Director of Humanities and PSHE
Mr A Weller Teacher of History / Assistant Headteacher
Ms K Lawman Director of Teaching and Learning and Teacher of Humanities
Mrs N Griffin Teacher of History / Associate Assistant Headteacher and SENCO
Dr C Topsom Teacher of History

Hospitality & Catering Department

Mrs K Naylor Lead Teacher of Hospitality and Catering 
Miss V Grossmith Teacher of Hospitality & Catering / Lead Practitioner
Mrs K Archard-Bailey Hospitality & Catering Technician

Mathematics Department

Miss S Arthurs Director of Mathematics
Mr G Hough 2nd in Charge Mathematics
Mr R Giddings 2nd in Charge Mathematics
Mr R Henderson Teacher of Mathematics / Teacher of Science / Deputy Headteacher
Mr D Gonzalez-Bello Teacher of Mathematics / HOY
Miss D Taylor Teacher of Mathematics 
Ms M Totadze Teacher of Mathematics 
Miss M Stait Teacher of Mathematics
Mrs M Botha Teacher of Mathematics
Miss A Forbes Teacher of Mathematics

Modern Foreign Languages Department

Mrs Z Johnson Lead Teacher of MFL  
Mrs C Harrison Teacher of MFL / Teacher of Art
Mrs D Jordan Teacher of  MFL  

Music Department

Mr P Futcher Lead Teacher of Music 

Performing Arts Department

Miss H Gore Lead Teacher of CAPA / BTEC Quality Nominee
Mr L Jones Lead Teacher of Drama / HOY
Mrs P Cullen Teacher of Performing Arts

Physical Education Department

Mr D Allen Lead Teacher of PE / Director of Teaching & Learning
Mrs L Kettle Teacher of PE / Deputy Headteacher
Mrs L Roden Teacher of PE / Assistant Headteacher & Eco Schools Coordinator
Mr D Shepperson Teacher of PE / Associate Assistant Headteacher
Mrs L Brocklehurst Teacher of PE 
Ms H Denny Teacher of PE & Science
Miss P Godden Teacher of PE & Science 
Mr S Belsey Teacher of PE

Religious Education Department

 
Mr S Goodall Teacher of RE / Lead Practitioner

Science Department

Mrs R Quaye Director of Science
Mrs W Crago 2nd in Charge Science
Mr L Curtis 2nd in Charge Science
Mrs L Powell 2nd in Charge Science
Mr R Henderson Teacher of Science / Teacher of Mathematics / Deputy Headteacher
Mrs K Pluckrose Teacher of Science / Head of Year / Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Mr R Smith Teacher of Science / HOY
Ms D Farmer Teacher of Science
Mrs R Sirett Teacher of Science & Eco Schools Coordinator
Miss H Denny Teacher of Science & PE
Miss H Dhillon Teacher of Science
Mr A Foxley Teacher of Science
Miss J Day Senior Science Technician

Sociology Department

Miss L Butterfield

Lead Teacher of Sociology / Teacher of English

Travel & Tourism Department

Mrs E Milligan Lead Teacher of Travel & Tourism / Lead Teacher of Geography

Visual Arts Department

Mrs S Chapman Lead Teacher of Visual Art
Mrs P Matthews-Crow Teacher of Visual Art
Mrs C Harrison Teacher of Visual Art / Teacher of MFL
Miss A Dinham Teacher of Visual Art
Mrs D Harrison Visual Art Technician

SEN Department

Mrs J Sullivan Deputy SENCo
Miss H Stanley Lead TA: SEN Interventions
Mrs J Ganderton-Smith Lead TA: SEN Interventions
Mr J Holloway Specialist TA: VI Unit & SEN TA Co-ordinator 
Mrs K Stritch Secondary Ready Teaching Assistant
Mrs E Floyd Secondary Ready Teaching Assistant
Miss A Ingram Specialist TA: VI Provisions
Miss S Peters SENCo Admin Assistant and Lead First Aider
Mrs D Harris TA
Mrs S Smith TA
Mrs K Archard-Bailey TA
Miss F Valderrama Pinna TA
Ms S Newman TA

Student Support

Miss L Aubry Safeguarding and CIC Welfare Manager
Miss S Tyler Safeguarding and CIC Welfare Manager
Mrs K Lucas Attendance Improvement Manager: KS3
Miss G Birks Attendance Administrator
Mr B Pluck Senior Pastoral Manager
Mrs J Clewley Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Mr A McDermott Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Miss H Cornwall Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Mrs S Corcoran Behaviour & Pastoral Support Assistant
Mrs Z Shrimpton Alternative Provision Manager
Mr T Longdon Cover Supervisor
Mr J Steele Cover Supervisor
Ms H Martin Cover Supervisor / Learning Mentor

Administrative

Mrs D Fitch PA to the Headteacher & Office Manager
Mrs S Kim Management Information Officer
Miss L Turner Examinations Manager
Mrs E Lanciaprima SLT Administrator
Miss K Vickers Receptionist
Mrs C Elassri Reprographics
Mrs G Carey Administration Assistant
Mrs V White Clerk to the Governors

Finance

Mrs N Coles Trust Chief Finance Officer
Mrs K Baldwin Trust Finance and Payroll Officer
Mrs N Higham Trust Finance Assistant
Mrs J Brockman Trips and Finance Officer

HR

Mrs K Trevor Trust HR Manager
Mrs C Parkins Trust HR Officer
Mrs E Avis Trust HR Officer
Miss T Knight Trust HR Officer
Mrs L Hall Trust HR Officer

ICT Support

Mr M Blake Trust ICT Strategy & Projects Manager
Mr D Savage Trust Deputy ICT & Projects Manager
Mr P Anderson Senior ICT Technician
Mr C Sharp ICT Technician

Site

Mr R Adams Site Manager / Trust Estates Manager
Mr T Pomeroy Assistant Site Manager
Mr P Harling Assistant Site Manager