Ethos, Heritage & Ambition
A high-achieving 11–16 academy that prepares confident, articulate, and compassionate young people for distinguished sixth form colleges and lifelong success.
Updated Test Valley Vision Headline For Test
“Every young scholar at Test Valley is challenged to think deeply and act honourably.”
Founded in Stockbridge, Hampshire, Test Valley School provides an ambitious secondary education for young people aged 11–16. Here, academic achievement walks hand-in-hand with character development, creative expression, and pastoral care.
Our teachers champion curiosity over conformity, preparing students for high achievement at GCSE and seamless transition to leading sixth forms.
The Four Foundations of Test Valley
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Innovative Scholarly Inquiry
Empowering pupils to challenge assumptions through rigorous scientific inquiry.
2
Moral Character
Instilling integrity, humility, and compassion. Pupils learn to lead with empathy, courage, and self-discipline.
3
Pastoral Flourishing
Within our close-knit House community, every single pupil is known, heard, and supported by dedicated tutors.
4
Enriched Horizons
From county athletics to chamber music and outdoor expeditions, our pupils discover passions that endure for life.
Life at Test Valley School
From high-performance science suites and performing arts to competitive sport and pastoral houses.
Senior Leadership & Faculty Guidance
Emma Pattison, BA (Hons) PGCE
Head of School
Dr. Alistair Montgomery, MA (Cantab) PhD
Deputy Head (Academic & Curriculum)
Victoria Sinclair, BSc (Hons) PGCE NPQSL
Assistant Head (Pastoral & Safeguarding)
Julian Foster, MEng (Bristol)
Head of Science, Computing & STEM
Come and Meet Our Teachers & Pupils
Our doors are always open to prospective families seeking an exceptional secondary education.