Girls' Learning Trust
Welcome To TheGirls' Learning Trust
We're here to transform lives through girls' education.
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From the CEO
Welcome to the Girls’ Learning Trust. We were formed in September 2015 and currently comprise three high-performing all girls’ schools based in the London borough of Sutton. We're delighted that you're looking to learn more about our Trust. Please get in contact if you have any questions.
Dr Thomas Flynn
-Chief Executive Officer
DiscoverOur Schools
Carshalton High School for Girls is an inclusive learning community that places excellence and the success and happiness of students at the heart of everything that it does. The school is a place of inspirational learning at the heart of a community where everyone is valued, respected and challenged; providing opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive together; succeeding today and in the future.
Nonsuch High School for Girls is a community where students enjoy the opportunity to delve into their learning alongside peers who feel the same - unashamedly curious and engaged. The hallmark of the school is that it puts the girl front and centre stage in leadership and learning
Wallington High School for Girls is a happy, purposeful, and vibrant school community with a reputation for high academic standards, first class pastoral care and an outstanding extracurricular and enrichment programme. Its students are at the centre of everything that is does. The school helps them to thrive, enjoy their learning and achieve first class qualifications alongside developing as confident, caring, and articulate individuals.
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Trustee Recruitment
The Girls’ Learning Trust is looking for an exceptional leader to join our Trust Board as our new Chair, as our current Chair is due to stand down from the role in January 2026. We have recently approved a new strategy, setting out our education mission and purpose as an organisation and are s...
Trust Board 24 March 2025
Categories: Trust BoardThe Trust Board met on Monday 24 March for its third meeting of the academic year at Wallington High School for Girls.
Staff Blog // Pip Jones
Categories: Staff BlogThis Saturday, the 8th of March, is International Women’s Day. IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. As the Assistant Headteacher at Carshalton High Schoo...
Headteacher Blog // Alexis Williamson-Jones
Stepping into headship at an all-girls selective school has been both an immense privilege and a profound responsibility. It is a role that carries the weight of shaping the next generation of female leaders while navigating the complexities of leadership as a woman myself.
Exec Blog // Lucie Funnell
Categories: Exec BlogInternational Women’s Day is a time to celebrate progress, reflect on challenges, and recognise the resilience of women across all walks of life. My own journey—from qualifying as a Chartered Accountant while pregnant to leading as a Trust CFO—has been shaped by determination, supp...
Headteacher Blog // Tracey O'Brien
International Women’s Day is a moment to reflect on the achievements of women worldwide and to celebrate the empowerment of the next generation. As the headteacher of a girls' grammar school, I am privileged to witness the transformation of young girls into confident, independent women rea...
Trustee Recruitment
We're looking for a Trustee with expertise in finance to join our Trust Board and help us deliver our vision to be champions of excellence in girls’ education.
Welcome to the New Academic Year
I hope you are all well and had some time to unwind and recharge over the summer. As we begin the new academic year, on behalf of the Trust I wanted to take a moment to warmly welcome you back and to express my sincere thanks to those of you who kept things running smoothly during the break.
Tender Opportunity
As part of the change in Executive Leadership Team structure from 1 September 2024, we are now tendering for a new role of Education Development Partner.
Discover Our Education Mission
To empower girls to thrive through a holistic, rigorous and transformative education that nurtures their intellectual, emotional, and personal growth.