Posted on: 20/03/2026Comic Relief - Red Nose Day“Let’s do something funny for money!” was the call from Mrs Lee, and we certainly achieved that, in true Amery Hill style! Staff, as usual, went above and beyond, putting themselves out there to entertain and generally ensure a lot of fun was had by all in aid of Comic Relief. There was the House Championship Disco Dance Off, a whole host of games and stalls arranged by our Student Voice Events Team, and of course, a number of staff members were slimed which is always thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, well, almost everyone! Students embraced the fun and their fundraising efforts were a phenomenal success this year. Yet to donate? It’s not too late. Please visit link here: Amery Hill School Comic Relief 2026 View Article
Posted on: 9/03/2025Amery Hill Tops Happiest Schools Survey ‘The happiest secondary schools, ranked by Ofsted. Where’s yours?’ was the title of an article published on Sunday (9/3/25) by The Sunday Times*. We are delighted to see that Amery Hill School has been ranked joint top in Hampshire with three other secondary schools, with a happiness score of 95% compared to the national average score of 83%. “Achieving success in public examinations is always going to be important and something that the majority of parents will consider when choosing a secondary school for their child,” Mr Rob Jeckells, Headteacher at Amery Hill School commented, “but this survey also tells us that parents across the country are clear that academic success should not come at the expense of their child’s happiness and wellbeing.” He went on to add, "At Amery Hill School, we value the importance of both student wellbeing and academic excellence, and are proud of our reputation as a school that delivers these things within an ambitious educational setting that is exciting, enjoyable and accessible to all." *The Sunday Times analysed five years of Parent View data — surveys that parents fill out on Ofsted’s website about their children’s schools, with more than 500,000 doing so every year — to find some of the happiest in the country. The Sunday Times looked at Parent View analysis between 2020 and 2025 and chose the year in which the largest number of surveys had been completed, which tended to be the year of their Ofsted inspection. Schools with at least 500 places and with surveys completed by at least 100 parents in a single year were included in the survey. View Article
Posted on: 20/03/2026Comic Relief - Red Nose Day“Let’s do something funny for money!” was the call from Mrs Lee, and we certainly achieved that, in true Amery Hill style! Staff, as usual, went above and beyond, putting themselves out there to entertain and generally ensure a lot of fun was had by all in aid of Comic Relief. There was the House Championship Disco Dance Off, a whole host of games and stalls arranged by our Student Voice Events Team, and of course, a number of staff members were slimed which is always thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, well, almost everyone! Students embraced the fun and their fundraising efforts were a phenomenal success this year. Yet to donate? It’s not too late. Please visit link here: Amery Hill School Comic Relief 2026 View Article
Posted on: 12/05/2025Hairspray Star Inspires Amery Hill's Performing Arts StudentsThis week, Amery Hill buzzed with excitement as we welcomed Ben Anderson, an actor from the UK tour of Hairspray. Ben led three incredible workshops for our current and future Dance and Drama stars. Ben guided students through choreographing and performing steps and scenes, sharing vital insights into musical theatre. The sessions included workshopping performances under audition conditions, allowing students to refine their skills in a professional setting. We are really grateful to him for taking a break from his schedule to come and share his incredible energy and musical theatre know-how with us. The Dance Studio was full of students after school reprising the steps they had learnt with Ben, so it's safe to say his visit truly inspired those he worked with! View Article
Posted on: 4/03/2026Iceland -The Return!After the successful 2025 visit to Iceland 48 Year 10 Geographers and staff ventured, once again, to the self-styled land of ice and fire for 2026. Aiming to support key GCSE topics and content the students were treated to a wide range of experiences. The "Bridge across the Continents", where two major tectonic plates meet and the reason for the volcanic and earthquake activity the country is famous for. The amazing black beach at Vik with its basalt columns, caves, arches and stacks. This was also the location of the infamous destructive "sneaker" waves that have been known to wash tourists off the beach. Plus. not one, not two but three amazingly powerful waterfalls one with a drop of over 60 metres. The sheer physical power and nature of Iceland was highlighted by the storm and snow on the final full day there, when wind gusts and horizontal sleet and windchill really gave the student an experience of life in the Northern latitudes. Not all the visit was quite as challenging however, with a chance to taste tomatoes grown in greenhouses powered by lights and water from the abundant geothermal energy and the amazing 4d cinema experience of Fly Over Iceland in the capital Reykjavik. The students, as always, were amazing and represented the school brilliantly across the four jammed packed days. Thoughts have already turned to planning Iceland 2027! The recent Year 10 trip to the ‘land of fire and ice’ did not disappoint, and with such a varied itinerary, students had a fantastic experience exploring the country defined by dramatic volcanic landscapes, glaciers and waterfalls. View Article
Posted on: 6/05/2026BAE Systems STEM Challenge 2026Two teams of our Year 10 Design Technology students attended the BAE Systems STEM Challenge 2026 at the Farnborough Conference and Exhibition Centre. The challenge involved students designing and building “an off-road vehicle capable of travelling across rough terrain to deliver essential protective and emergency supplies” into an earthquake zone. The day gave students the opportunity to develop their leadership, teamwork, and communication skills under tight time constraints, using problem-solving skills just like real engineers to apply STEM knowledge in an exciting, high-stakes scenario. Once the vehicles had been designed and built, they underwent rigorous performance testing. Alongside the main challenge, students were also required to plan and deliver a Dragons' Den style presentation about their vehicle, as well as complete a mini bridge-building challenge. Both teams had an exciting, action-packed day, and we are absolutely thrilled to share that one of our teams won the Dragons’ Den Presentation Award! A huge well done to everyone involved for representing the school so brilliantly! View Article
