Cirencester Deer Park School is a special place to learn, grow and succeed. Visitors often remark on the distinctive atmosphere of the school: a sense of energy, ambition and belonging that is felt throughout our community. We are proud of this. At Deer Park, our shared vision is to be the best we can be every day, guided by our core values of trust, kindness and determination.
Our curriculum is designed to inspire, challenge and support every pupil. Through a broad, balanced and ambitious education, we equip young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive both in school and beyond. We want every pupil to believe in their potential and achieve more than they may have thought possible.
At the heart of this experience are our talented and dedicated staff. As passionate subject specialists, our teachers create learning opportunities that are engaging, purposeful and intellectually challenging. They encourage curiosity, resilience and independence, helping pupils develop habits that will serve them well throughout their lives.
From the moment pupils join Deer Park, they become part of a supportive and caring community. Our experienced Pastoral Team, including a dedicated Year Leader for each year group, works closely with teaching staff, our Inclusion Team and our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Team to ensure every pupil feels safe, valued and supported. We are committed to helping every young person flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Learning at Deer Park extends far beyond the classroom. Our extensive extra-curricular programme offers something for everyone, with opportunities to develop new skills, pursue interests and create lasting memories. Whether it is performing in a school musical, competing in sports teams, participating in Duke of Edinburgh, joining clubs such as Science Club or Tech Team, taking on leadership roles, or exploring the world through educational visits, pupils are encouraged to make the most of every opportunity available to them.
We have high expectations for all our pupils, regardless of their starting point, and are committed to helping everyone realise their potential. Deer Park is a school where remarkable young people are supported to achieve remarkable things, and where strong relationships and a shared commitment to excellence underpins all that we do.
Having been members of the school’s leadership team since 2012, it is a privilege to serve as Acting Co-Headteachers of Cirencester Deer Park School especially as the school celebrates its 60th anniversary as a comprehensive school in 2026. We are immensely proud of our pupils, staff and wider community, and of everything we achieve together. We hope this website gives you a sense of our values, ambitions and aspirations, and we warmly invite you to visit us and experience Deer Park for yourself.
Whether you are a prospective pupil and family, a prospective colleague, or someone interested in our wider community, we look forward to welcoming you.
Helen Howe (nee Charlesworth) and Liz Lang Acting Co-Headteachers