Welcome to Sir Thomas Fremantle School
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our school. STFS is a welcoming and caring school that is oversubscribed and academically successful. Our GCSE results place us firmly as one of the top performing non-selective schools across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. Being a small school, we have a unique opportunity to get to know each of our students and their families, to develop a genuinely personalised approach to their learning and to offer the very best in academic rigour and pastoral care.
Students at STFS benefit from highly qualified and committed staff who understand the various challenges that young people face. The smaller class sizes and relationships that are rooted in mutual respect mean that students at STFS are more than a statistic. They feel valued and are keen to learn. We are committed to providing an environment where learners can learn and teachers can teach.
We strive for excellence in all we do, and this is not just limited to academic excellence. We want our students to leave school as ambitious, resilient and happy young adults who have immersed themselves in all that STFS offers and, as a result, are able to make positive contributions to the world that they will face. At STFS, we focus on developing the whole person: we want our students to stand tall and feel a sense of pride in all they achieve.
STFS is a school where students feel safe, supported and challenged to do their very best and we look forward to you becoming part of this exciting journey.
Francis Murphy
Headteacher
“At STFS, we focus on developing the whole person: we want our students to stand tall and feel a sense of pride in all they achieve.”
Coming up…
Year 7 pupils will spend the day at Caldecotte Xperience taking part in a range of exciting outdoor activities designed to encourage teamwork, communication, resilience and confidence.
The trip is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to get to know one another, build new friendships and work together outside the classroom as they settle into life at STFS.
Please refer to your trip communications for full details, including timings and arrangements for the day.
An opportunity for students to see a professional working music studio in action, meet sound engineers, and record a piece of their GCSE performance coursework.
An opportunity for Year 10 and Year 11 Drama pupils to experience high-quality live theatre and deepen their understanding of dramatic performance, staging techniques and the creative choices involved in bringing a production to life.
Please refer to your trip communications for full details, including timings and travel arrangements.
School will close for the half-term break at 3.10pm on Friday 23rd October. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 2nd November.
An evening to celebrate the achievements and successes of our KS4 pupils and staff, recognising their hard work, commitment and contributions to our school community.
We look forward to bringing pupils, families and staff together for a special evening of celebration and recognition.
Further details, including exact timings and arrangements, will be shared with those attending nearer the time.
During the mock examination period, pupils should attend school as normal each day.
Pupils will sit their scheduled mock examinations and attend lessons at all other times, where teachers will provide supported revision and preparation for upcoming examinations.
Normal school attendance and punctuality expectations apply throughout the mock examination period.
An opportunity for parents and carers to meet with their child’s teachers to discuss their progress, attainment and next steps.
Please refer to your email for full details, including appointment booking information and exact timings.
A three day residential trip to Lille Christmas Markets and St Omer for Y9 students. A wonderful opportunity for the students to immerse themselves in French culture and practice their speaking and listening skills in real-life situations.
Please refer to your trip documentation for exact trip timings.
An informal opportunity for invited Year 9 parents and carers to meet with members of our SEND team, ask questions and discuss the support available as pupils progress through Year 9.
This event is by invitation only. Please refer to your invitation email for exact timings and further details.
A festive trip for Year 7 and Year 8 pupils to enjoy a performance of Sleeping Beauty at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.
A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the excitement and atmosphere of live theatre together as we approach the Christmas break.
Please refer to your trip communications for full details, including timings and travel arrangements.
An informal opportunity for invited Year 10 parents and carers to meet with members of our SEND team, ask questions and discuss the support available as pupils progress through Year 9.
This event is by invitation only. Please refer to your invitation email for exact timings and further details.
School will close for the Christmas break at 3.10pm on Friday 18th December. Students return at 8.30am on Tuesday 5th January. (Monday 4th January is a staff training day.)
An opportunity for parents and carers to meet with their child’s teachers to discuss their progress, attainment and next steps.
Please refer to your email for full details, including appointment booking information and exact timings.
An exciting opportunity for Year 11 pupils to experience the culture, language and sights of Paris as part of a memorable residential visit.
The trip will give pupils the chance to explore the city, experience French culture first-hand and enjoy time together outside the classroom.
Please refer to your trip communications for full details, including timings, travel arrangements and itinerary.
An opportunity for Year 9 pupils and their parents and carers to speak with teachers from the subjects and pathways available at Key Stage 4.
The evening is designed to help pupils explore their options, find out more about course content and expectations, ask questions and make informed choices about the subjects and pathways they will follow in Years 10 and 11.
Further information, including timings and arrangements, will be shared with families by email.
An exciting opportunity for Year 11 pupils to experience the culture, language and sights of Paris as part of a memorable residential visit.
The trip will give pupils the chance to explore the city, experience French culture first-hand and enjoy time together outside the classroom.
Please refer to your trip communications for full details, including timings, travel arrangements and itinerary.
School will close for the half-term break at 3.10pm on Friday 12th February. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 22nd February.
A four day residential to PGL Osmington Bay, in Dorset, providing students with an excellent opportunity to complete the compulsory field studies element of the GCSE Geography curriculum.
Please refer to your trip documentation for exact timings.