St Gerard's stands in its own grounds. Founded in 1915 by the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy as a girls' day and boarding school, it has been a fully co-educational day school since the early 1980s. In 1990, a trust was formed and the first lay headteacher appointed in 1991.
The school caters for the whole age range of compulsory education and, in addition, has a kindergarten and reception class for 4 year olds in the junior section. There is a growing Sixth Form in the senior section.
A Christian Setting
As a Catholic foundation, St Gerard's aims to create a Christian setting in which every young person has the opportunity to make the most of his or her individual gifts, laying the firm foundation of a successful future, within a caring community.
All-round Development
We seek the all-round development - academic, social and spiritual - of all pupils in our care, aiming for the highest standards each can attain, equipping them as fully as possible for their life beyond school. We wish to help pupils develop as happy, confident people whose contribution to society as adults will be responsible, positive, disciplined and unselfish.
We have a particular commitment to :-
The school does not offer specific provision for special needs but it has a proud record of fostering notable success in those students with mild learning difficulties.
Within the commitments listed above, we hope to meet the needs of all in our care.
- A Christian environment in which students are respected as individuals and to which they can contribute in many ways
- High quality teaching from well-qualified, experienced and committed staff
- Careful monitoring of student progress, and a readiness to help with individual advice and support whenever needed
- Small teaching groups
- A variety of opportunities to serve the different skills and interests of students in the school