Welcome from our Headteacher
We are delighted that you have chosen to visit our website to learn more about our wonderful school. Firmly rooted in our local community and with over 180 years of experience in Catholic education, Bellerive is built upon a proud tradition of academic excellence and strong values.
I am extremely proud of our school and of our hardworking and highly motivated staff and students. As a former 6th form pupil myself, I feel privileged to lead the very school that gave me such an inspirational, fulfilling, and excellent education. I am therefore passionate about ensuring that all our pupils are equally empowered and inspired by their own educational journeys.
Our inclusive Catholic ethos warmly welcomes students from all walks of life, regardless of faith. Guided by our belief in the transformative power of Catholic all-girls education, we aim to instil self-confidence, promote compassion, celebrate achievement, and inspire aspirations in every learner.
Bellerive is a dynamic school where our young women impress us daily with their kindness, grace, and spirit. High expectations underpin everything we do. Our strong track record of success – from impressive academic results and notable destinations to the diverse and exciting pathways our students pursue beyond school – is a testament to this. We encourage our students to be bold and ambitious, empowering them to excel and flourish in all they do.
Our FCJ values are seamlessly woven into innovative teaching, promising every student academic excellence that lays the foundation for future success. Collaboration, creativity, and innovation bring our curriculum to life, while our dedicated and experienced staff foster a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
We also recognise the importance of developing the whole person. Alongside high academic standards, we offer an extensive range of enriching experiences to ensure every student discovers and nurtures her passions, explores a world beyond the classroom, and engages in life-changing opportunities.
In preparing our young people for secure and successful futures, we focus on building a wide range of employability and life skills – including self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. Working in close partnership with parents, we strive to create and champion brighter futures together, inspiring our students to believe they can change the world for the better.
A Bellerive education is defined by creating opportunities and opening doors. We aim for our students to become part of a legacy of tenacious, empathetic, courageous, and powerful young women who push boundaries and make a difference in tomorrow’s world.
We warmly invite you to visit us, meet our inspiring young women, and be part of our ambitious future.
Mr P Forsey
BA (Hons), NPQH