News & Events

Appointment of New Head

11th November 2024

The Trustees of the Richard Pate School are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Sam Morgan, currently Head of the Pre-Preparatory at Clifton College, as Robert MacDonald’s successor from September 2025. The search for a new Head started in earnest six months ago and we saw an exceptional calibre of candidates.  The Trustees conducted a rigorous selection process and ultimately, Mr Morgan proved to be the strongest candidate.  He is our unanimous choice.  During the remainder of this academic…

Open Morning – Saturday 5th October 2024

16th September 2024

If you are thinking about a new school for your child in Cheltenham, come and visit us at our next Open Morning on Saturday 5th October 2024.  It will be a great opportunity to come and meet our staff and pupils, have a tour of the school and our facilities and discover how we can provide the ideal start to your child’s education.  To register or book an individual tour, please call 01242 522086 or email office@richardpate.co.uk

Young Voices 2024

31st January 2024

Our Year 5 & 6 children enjoyed a fantastic evening at Young Voices in Birmingham.  An amazing atmosphere, brilliant singing and an unforgettable experience.

Open Morning: Saturday 24th February 2024

8th January 2024

Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 24th February, 2024 from 10am until 12.30pm. It’s a great opportunity to see the School, meet with pupils and staff and gain a sense of what life at the Richard Pate School is really like. Please register by calling 01242 522086 or emailing admissions@richardpate.co.uk Families are also welcome to come for an individual tour of the school, led by the Headmaster.  To book a visit, please call 01242 522086 or email admissions@richardpate.co.uk

Open Morning: Saturday 7th October 2023 10am – 12.30pm

19th April 2023

Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 7th October, 2023 from 10am until 12.30pm. It’s a great opportunity to see the School, meet with pupils and staff and gain a sense of what life at the Richard Pate School is really like. Please register by calling 01242 522086 or emailing admissions@richardpate.co.uk Families are also welcome to come for an individual tour of the school, led by the Headmaster.  To book a visit, please call 01242 522086 or email admissions@richardpate.co.uk

Otto, Year 6, to represent Gloucestershire at the National Primary Schools Cross Country Finals

15th March 2023

Good luck to Otto in Year 6 who has qualified to represent Gloucestershire in the National Primary Schools Cross Country Finals on Saturday 25th March in Loughborough.  This is a brilliant achievement and marks the end of a great season for Otto and the rest of the RPS cross country team.  Well done to everyone involved and thank you to Mrs Lewis and Mrs Miller-Howell for their coaching and support throughout the season.

RPS U11 Girls’ Hockey in IAPS National Finals

14th November 2022

Congratulations to our brilliant U11 Girls’ Hockey team and coaches, Mrs Knight and Mr Foster, for reaching the IAPS National Finals, which took place on Friday.  The team played really well but faced some strong opposition.  It was an amazing standard of hockey and we feel honoured to have been part of of this fantastic tournament – such an amazing experience for our girls.  We are very proud of them all!

Nursery Stay and Play Sessions 2022/3

3rd October 2022

The best way to find out more about the Richard Pate School Nursery is to come and visit us.  We hold regular Stay and Play sessions, providing a good opportunity for your children to play in our excellent indoor and outdoor Nursery areas and for you to meet other parents.  There are two sessions: Babies (0-2): 9-10.15am 2+ years: 10.30am – 12 noon   On the following dates: Friday 7th October 2022 Friday 25th November 2022 Friday 10th February 2023…

Open Morning: Saturday 1st October, 2022. 10am – 12.30pm

12th May 2022

Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 1st October, 2022 from 10am until 12.30pm. It is a great opportunity to see the School, meet with pupils and staff and gain a sense of what life at the Richard Pate School is really like. Please register by emailing: admissions@richardpate.co.uk

Open Morning: Saturday 8th February 2025

Saturday 8th February 2025

10am – 12.30pm

Come and meet our staff and pupils, have a tour of the school and discover how we can provide the ideal start to your child’s education.

To register or to book an individual tour, please call 01242 522086 or email admissions@richardpate.co.uk