Welcome to Goffs-Churchgate Academy

A welcome from the Principal

It is a great honour to welcome you to Goffs-Churchgate Academy.

This is a community I care deeply about. It is a privilege to lead a school that is so integral in shaping the future of young people, which it does by fulfilling our shared vision of ‘no set destiny for any child’.

Goffs-Churchgate is a smaller than average secondary school, and that is one of our greatest strengths. It allows us to create a learning environment where every student is known, valued, and supported. Strong relationships are at the heart of the school, and this is reflected in the pride our staff and students have in their school and the positive culture you feel as soon as you walk through our doors.

We believe in high expectations—of ourselves, of our students, and of one another. That begins with academic success, and we are proud of our outcomes in both GCSE and vocational qualifications (P8: 0.37). But we also understand that a truly great education is about more than exam results. We want our students to leave Goffs-Churchgate with the qualifications, confidence, and values to make a positive contribution to the world around them. Our values—Respect, Aspire, Nurture, and Achieve—guide everything we do. We work hard to ensure they are not just words on a wall but represent the habits that shape our daily routines, interactions, and expectations.

Culture is at the heart of every successful school. As a staff, we are focused on building a purposeful culture where everyone at Goffs-Churchgate feels supported, systems are clear, and there is consistency in how we work together to deliver the very best as a school.

Our current Ofsted grading (GOOD – May 2022) provides us with a strong platform from which to work and look at how we further improve Goffs-Churchgate Academy. We will continue to be motivated by the impact the school is having—both in the lives of our students and across the wider community.

You are warmly invited to visit us and experience first-hand the ambition, warmth, and values-driven approach that make Goffs-Churchgate Academy such a special place to work and learn. We look forward to welcoming you.

Danny Bryant 

Principal