GLF Schools

GLF Schools

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

Our Schools

Banbury Region

Banstead Region

Berkshire & Hampshire Region

Caterham Region

Crawley Region

Didcot Region

Epsom Region

London Boroughs

Redhill Region

Sunbury & Camberley Region

House System

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At Merstham Park School we currently have six houses.  The houses take their names from local areas of natural beauty.

BUCKLAND is one of the oldest villages in England and appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086.  It is situated on teh A25 between the towns of Reigate and Dorking.  The North Downs Way, Pilgrim's Way and Greensand Way footpaths all pass through this pretty village.

EARLSWOOD is a suburb of Redhill.  The area south of the common was formerly a wilderness containing many clay pits that may be linked to the reputed Roman remains.  In 1863 Earlswood joined Meadvale, Redhill and Reigate to come part of the newly formed municipal borough of Reigate when it was granted this status by royal charter.

GATTON lies to the west of Merstham on the crest of the North Downs Way.  Dating back to 880 AD, Gatton was a local Parish, known as Gatton Park.  It is a very picturesque area and popular with visitors.  

MERCERS is a local country park, south of Merstham.  It offers a wide range of activities including water sports on Mercers lake and nature watching in the nature reserves.

NUTFIELD is a village south of Merstham.  The area dates back to 1086 AD when it was a farming community.  Today Nutfield comprises of three areas; Nutfield, South Nutfield and Nutfield Marsh.

PRIORY is a Manor and Park situated in Reigate, southwest of Merstham.  It is 65 acres of open parkland with a pond, woodland and playing fields.  This area has a vast history. 

 

Each house comprises one Learning Group per year.  Each half term we host a house competition; these will take many forms including different subject focused activities such as Arts, Sports, Maths Challenges and Spelling Bees to name a few. The range of competitions allows students’ specific abilities to thrive. During house competitions, students will be rewarded with house points which, along with those points achieved daily, will go towards the grand total. The house with the most points at the end of the academic year will be awarded the coveted House Cup.

The sense of unity within each house is very important and is highlighted during house competitions. You will get to know your peers in your Learning Group very quickly within the first few months, as well as getting to know older students in your house who will be there to support you at the start of, and throughout, your secondary school experience