Our School

We believe our school is unique. We empower students to embrace their passions, cultivate critical thinking and build a strong sense of self, all within a supportive and inspiring environment.

Sport
Our staff and sports coaches engage in a wide range of activities, including athletics, dance, multi-sports, football, gymnastics, cross country, basketball, hockey, tennis, tag-rugby and NFL flag-football resulting in numerous sporting achievements such as:

• Our boys’ football team winning the final of the Leicestershire and Rutland SFA Rice Bowl in 2019 and 2023.
• Our boys’ football teams triumphing in their Oadby and Wigston leagues 2024.
• Athletics securing victory in the area competition.
• Strong performances in many sporting events resulting in multiple students representing Oadby and Wigston in the year-end finals.
• Being awarded the Platinum Standard School Games Mark, affirming our dedication to outstanding sports provisions and opportunities.
• Involvement in all sportability events offering sports such as boccia and curling to those with less sporting confidence to take part in for fun.
• Sports Leaders encouraging more resistant pupils to participate in sports.

Music
Glen Hills proudly holds the Gold Mark award for music, reflecting our commitment to exceptional musical education. Our students can explore music through various avenues, including violin lessons in Year 3 and Djembe drums in Year 5. We offer peripatetic lessons and weekly choir participation for all students, with regular student performances and musical events.

Gardening
We have an extensive garden with raised beds, greenhouses, polytunnels, a large stocked pond and an assorted array of vegetables grown by our pupils. It is also used as a quiet area for wellbeing support to our pupils.

Cooking
In our children’s school kitchen, we offer the opportunity to engage in fun and educational activities that teach them essential cooking, hygiene, and healthy eating skills.

Ceramics
We are lucky to be one of a few schools that possess a kiln where children can design and produce ceramics.

Trips and Visits
Our school organises a wide range of educational outings, taking students to exciting destinations such as theatres, museums, castles, places of worship, the local river/spinney, farm parks and many more engaging locations. Additionally, we host guest speakers and visitors, including the police, local vicar, scientists, MPs, environmentalists and organise themed events like our popular WW2 day.

Furthermore, we offer extended residential trips, providing students with immersive learning experiences. Currently, our Year 5 students have the opportunity to explore at a PGL adventure site, while our Year 6 students embark on an enriching journey to Llandudno.

Read our prospectus to find out more about our school.