Athena is staffed by three dedicated and full time specialist staff.  As well as myself, there is Mrs Hudson, Head of Years, who is responsible for the pastoral care of students in Athena as well as working with the form tutors to ensure that the personal development of students is the very best it can be.  Mrs Daw, Study Centre Manager, who supports students with their enhanced learning tasks, liaises with class teachers and ensures that students have all they need to be successful academically.

We are also fortunate to be supported by 2 Assistant Directors of Athena; Miss Castley and Miss Lloyd.  Miss Castley is an expert in the personal development of students and is responsible for helping us to deliver our great PSHE curriculum, focusing on many age-related issues such as student finance, driving safely and the effects of vaping.  Miss Lloyd is an experienced A Level tutor and works with us to help develop students’ academic potential.  She delivers our EPQ provision, giving students the chance to expand their knowledge of a particular subject and develop the skills needed for more advanced academic study.

Students at Athena benefit from a personalised curriculum; they are all well-known and treated as individuals in order to develop both their intellectual abilities as well as helping them to develop as independent learners. We will ensure students achieve the highest possible academic outcomes through a combination of outstanding teaching in very small classes and the close support needed to thrive in a more independent environment. This support can range from celebration events, enhanced learning tasks or bespoke support contracts to allow students to achieve their very best.

Alongside their studies, students at Athena are offered a wide variety of extra and super curricular activities to engage in as well as trips and visits. The Student Executive Committee work closely with me to provide student with a range of events and opportunities to help them develop their skills, unwind and have fun. We believe it is imperative to develop the whole student, so that they are ready and prepared academically and socially for their future.

We are exceptionally proud of the students’ achievements and very much look forward to meeting prospective new students.

George Pettitt
Director of Sixth Form