Welcome to the Tormead Family – A Supportive Community That Knows Your Child Well

At Tormead, we fundamentally believe that pupils can only be successful when they are happy. That’s why pastoral care is the cornerstone of our provision, as we strive to ensure that each pupil is supported to feel fulfilled, safe and secure within our community.

Each student is part of a small tutor group that meets daily. Tutors provide individual care and guidance, getting to know each child and acting as the main point of contact for both students and parents. Strong relationships between home and school are key to our supportive environment.

Individual Attention, Every Step of the Way

With small class sizes and an excellent teacher-to-pupil ratio, we ensure every child is seen, heard, and supported. Our staff listen carefully to pupils and work hard to ensure they feel happy, secure, and able to be themselves throughout their school journey.

This is a place where students are encouraged to explore who they are – intellectually, emotionally, socially, and creatively. We support them as they discover their strengths, values, and passions, helping them grow into confident young people with a strong sense of identity and purpose.

Belonging Through Our House System

In Senior School, all pupils belong to one of four vibrant Houses. This dynamic system creates connections across year groups and builds confidence, teamwork, and a strong sense of belonging.

Whether it is music, drama, debating, sport, fashion or dance, our packed calendar of House events means there is something for everyone, and every student plays a part in their House’s success.

Where Wellbeing Comes First

At Tormead, we know that when pupils feel safe, supported, and valued, they flourish. That is why wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

We are especially proud of our dedicated Wellbeing Centre: a calm, welcoming space where students can find help, comfort, or simply a quiet moment. Whether it is a lost blazer, a grazed knee, or something bigger that is on their mind, the Wellbeing Centre is there for them.

From our school nurse and pastoral support officers to trained counsellors, purposefully known by their first names, there is always someone to listen and offer support. Some students drop in for a chat; others stop by for one of our famous hot chocolates. Whatever the need, they are never alone.

Tormead is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all its pupils and a climate in which pupils feel safe and confident to share any concerns about their own safety or the well-being of others.

The Governing Body facilitates a whole-school approach to safeguarding, ensuring that safeguarding and child protection underpin all relevant aspects of process and policy development, always keeping the best interests of the child in mind.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Miss Hannah Andrews (maternity cover Lisa Verdee) and she is supported by the Deputy Head (Pastoral) and a team of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads, Heads of Years and specific support staff. If you have any concerns about your child or about another child who attends Tormead School, please contact the safeguarding team via the School Office.