St Cuthbert Mayne School

26/09/2026

Bonjour! Hola! Guten Tag! Hej! 👋

Today is European Day of Languages, and we’ve been celebrating not only European languages, but the many different languages spoken across our school community.

This week, our students have been getting involved with quizzes, designing posters and learning more about different languages and cultures.

And what better way to celebrate than hearing some of those languages! Here are just a few of the languages spoken by our students and staff from across the world.

Every language is part of what makes our school such a diverse and welcoming place to belong.

21/09/2026

Our New Buddy Scheme 🤝

Our Year 12 students have volunteered to take part in our new Buddy Scheme, giving their time to support our Year 7s as they settle into secondary school.

The scheme has been designed to give Year 7 students a friendly and familiar face they can turn to for advice and encouragement when they need it. Our buddies will help our younger students develop a strong sense of belonging within our school community by helping them to settle into secondary school routines, build their confidence, offer revision and learning tips, or being there for a friendly chat.

There will also be plenty of opportunities to have fun, with challenges and community projects for the students to get involved in together.

For our Year 12 students, it’s a great opportunity to develop their leadership and mentoring skills while making a positive difference to a younger student’s school experience.

18/09/2026

Join us for our Open Morning! ✨

Curious about life at St Cuthbert Mayne? Come along to our Open Morning where you can explore our facilities, see our passionate teachers in action, hear from our current students and learn about life in Year 7 and beyond.

🗓 Friday 9th October
⏰ 9am - 11am

Come and experience what makes our school a nurturing, supportive and ambitious place to learn for yourself. Open to year 4, 5 and 6 pupils!

Book your place today, but be quick as spaces are filling up fast! https://buff.ly/RGe3Lwh

07/09/2026

Join our team!

We currently have two exciting opportunities to join our team at St Cuthbert Mayne School and make a positive difference to the lives of our students:

Learning Support Assistant
Attendance Administrator

Join a supportive working environment and make a real difference every day.

Apply here: https://buff.ly/ZbPiop8

02/09/2026

A little drizzle didn’t dampen our first morning of the Autumn term!

It was wonderful to welcome our students back to school today and to say a very warm welcome to all those joining St Cuthbert Mayne for the first time.

It’s great to have everyone back, and we’re looking forward to the term ahead!

31/08/2026

26/08/2026

A new term begins!

We hope all our students and families have had a wonderful summer! We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday 2nd September and starting an exciting new Autumn Term together.

🌟 A few important reminders for all students:
- The main drive gates will open at 8:15am.
- All students should be in school before 8:40am.
- On arrival, students should make their way to the yards, where they will line up with their tutors and form groups.
- Students will spend Periods 1 and 2 with their form tutor, before following their normal timetable for Periods 3, 4 and 5.

🌟 A special reminder for our Year 7 students:
For the first two weeks, Year 7 students will have slightly earlier break and lunch times, as well as an earlier finish, to help them settle into their new school routines:
Break: 11:00–11:30am
Lunch: 1:00–1:55pm
End of the day: 3:00pm

We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready for another fantastic term 👋

24/08/2026

Following the announcement that Stagecoach would be ending the Service 30 to St Cuthbert Mayne, we have been working hard in partnership with Torbay Council and Stagecoach to ensure vital transport links remain in place and make our school more accessible to children and families across Torbay.

We are pleased to announce that Stagecoach have introduced a new Service 27 which will provide an important additional transport option for many of our students.

The service will run from Paignton Bus Station to The Willows, travelling via Preston Down Road, Shiphay Lane and Torbay Hospital. Most importantly for our families, one morning and one afternoon journey will serve our school directly, helping more of our students travel to and from school conveniently and safely.

For more information, please visit the Stagecoach website: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south-west/south-west-timetables

The new timetable can be found here:https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/Timetables/South%20West/August%202026/Torbay/Service%2027.pdf

20/08/2026

Class of 2026 🎓

Today we’re celebrating our year 11s who are receiving their GCSE and vocational results! After months of hard work, dedication and determination, students can finally celebrate their achievements and look forward to the next stage of their journey.

Results day is about more than the grades on the page. It’s the work, determination and progress behind them and the next steps they open up.

This year group began their time with us in Year 7 during the COVID pandemic, navigating a very different start to secondary school, including face masks and the disruption and uncertainty that came with that period. It makes reaching this milestone together all the more significant.

You’ve made a real impact on our school and wider community, whether through sport, music, drama, faith, leadership, volunteering or the many other ways you’ve contributed during your time with us.

Headteacher James Down said: “We are incredibly proud of our students, who have worked so hard to achieve these fantastic results. Today is an opportunity to recognise their efforts and celebrate their individual successes. We know that behind every success is a talented team of teachers and supportive parents, and we thank them for everything they have done to support our students.”

Congratulations to all our students. We wish you every success for the future and look forward to welcoming many of you back to our sixth form in September.

There are still a few places available on our A-Level and Vocational Qualifications for September. If you would like to join our amazing Sixth Form then please contact us on 01803 328725 or [email protected].