Stakeholder Vision 2027 - Flipbook - Page 2
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About our School
When Robert May drew up his will in 1694, he was making a precious gift of education to future
generations then unknown and unforeseen. Since that time several schools of different types and
sizes have continued to serve the local community in Odiham and surrounding villages under the
Trust Deed that he set up.
The most recent incarnation, Robert May’s School, was built in 1976 to house 670 students on its
current West Street site. Due to its academic success and to local demographic demands, the
school grew to its current size of over 1,300 students aged 11-16. The school is fully
comprehensive and takes all eligible children, regardless of ability, who live in the Hart catchment
area and who attend one of our named feeder schools. We are proud of our history and are
committed to a sustainable future to ensure that we can serve the people in this community for
generations to come.
Robert May’s School is a Single Academy Trust. The Trust Board supports and challenges the
school leadership to achieve the school improvement plan, by holding them to account for the
effective leadership and management of the school. Trustees oversee the delivery of the vision to
ensure successful outcomes for every student and member of staff at RMS, creating a community
of excellence, for every person, every day
At Robert May’s School we are proud of our ethos, which is characterised by an unfailing belief
that all students can succeed in their chosen paths and that each person in the learning
community is capable of achieving excellence every day in whatever they do.
We pride ourselves on our academic success which is built on the endeavours of our students and
the hard work and commitment of our talented teaching team and support staff. Our high-calibre
subject specialists work closely with all students to ensure that they are challenged and
supported to achieve their potential. Lessons are varied and planned to meet the needs of
individuals. Our students thrive in this atmosphere of mutual trust and excellence.
We recognise that Great GCSE results open doors but education is about more than just what
happens in the classroom. We recognise the importance of character and want to ensure that our
young people leave us confident and capable, having achieved the best they can within and
beyond the classroom, poised for success and ready to make a difference to the lives of those
around them.
In addition to mainstream education, the school runs a dedicated Resourced Provision for up to
13 students who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder who are fully integrated into the life of the
school. Admissions for this provision are run separately from the main school Admissions
processes.
Our young people leave Robert May’s School to go on to places such as Peter Symonds College,
Alton College, Sixth Form College Farnborough. FCOT, Queen Mary’s College, BCOT, undertaking
A Levels, apprenticeships or further training. Nearly all go even further, taking their talents on to
Oxbridge, Russell Group Universities, Conservatoires, other universities, colleges and trades.