SENIOR | PREP | PARENTS FACEBOOK PREP TWITTER SENIOR TWITTER YOUTUBE SEARCH St Edward's Cheltenham > About Us > Welcome from the Principal Welcome from the Principal People are well aware of the many advantages a St Edward’s educational experience provides for all members of our community – in fact this is what attracted me to apply for the role of Principal, and also what led me to believe it was the right school for my children, and is probably the reason you are visiting this website now. We are a Catholic Christian school with a long and proud history of inclusivity. It is our belief that we are preparing our pupils for the world after school and, of course, this requires academic success which they will secure with us. However, for us excellent academic qualifications are not the only thing our students will leave us with at the age of 18. We welcome families from all faiths and those of none. All we ask is that you are supportive of our ethos of treating each pupil as unique and you help us to find, develop and nurture their gifts and talents during their time with us. What we offer is the best independent day provision there is – providing opportunities during the school day both inside and outside the classroom, clubs and activities that stimulate the body and mind and a dedicated staff who will leave no stone unturned in their quest for your child to be the best they can be. We aim to create lifelong learners out of all our pupils who feel a genuine sense of pride in their school which means they will always be a part of our family. From the moment I first stepped into St Edward’s I knew it was the place where I and my family belonged. I would encourage you to come and visit us and see if you feel the same. I look forward to hearing about your dreams and aspirations for your children and planning, how together, we can secure them. Mr Matthew Burke Principal About The Principal Matthew Burke became Headmaster of St Edward’s Senior & Sixth Form in April 2020, having led a group of 13 schools across London and been Headmaster of two schools in North London – St Martha’s and Mount House. Matthew’s role changed to Principal of St Edward’s Prep and Senior Schools in August 2021. Matthew has a degree in Philosophy and Politics from Southampton University, a PGCE from Bristol University, an Advanced Diploma from Maryvale and NPQH from Cardiff University. His teaching career started as a teacher of Religious Education and then in subsequent posts, he held management positions with both an academic and pastoral focus. Matthew is married to Dawn and they have two children. OPEN MORNINGS AT ST EDWARD'S JOIN US AT OUR NEXT OPEN MORNING TO SEE WHY OUR SCHOOLS COULD BE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR CHILD. BOOK NOW... ^ Preparatory School St Edward’s Preparatory School 252 London Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6NR Tel: + 44 (0)1242 388550 Email: prepschool@stedwards.co.uk Senior School St Edward’s School Cirencester Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8EY Tel: +44(0)1242 388555 Email: reception@stedwards.co.uk International International Short Stay Courses IELTS Courses International Admissions Useful Links Alumni Prep Calendar Senior Calendar Facilities Policies Privacy Policy Vacancies High Visibility Contact Us Believe.Strive.Achieve © 2021 Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered No. 1961978. Registered Charity No 293360 School Website : innermedia.co.uk We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Reject All Accept All