John Masefield High School & Sixth Form Centre

I am delighted to be able to welcome you to John Masefield High School. Our school is characterised by its warm and supportive community. We are welcoming, positive, friendly, and we help one another. As a relatively new member of this community, having joined in September 2024, I am reminded every day when I talk to children, their families and my colleagues, how fortunate and privileged I am to be part of John Masefield High School.

This community is an important foundation for excellent and enjoyable learning. As John Masefield himself wrote, “the days that make us happy make us wise”. We know that children learn best in an environment where they feel happy and safe, where they have positive and trusting relationships, and where they benefit from inspiring experiences and opportunities. We also know that excellent learning is enjoyable: that humans flourish and thrive as they acquire new knowledge and skills.