Hautlieu

Welcome from Student Leaders & the Headteacher

Welcome from the Headteacher

Put simply, Hautlieu is an extraordinary school that nurtures extraordinary students. We take great pride in providing a calm and focused learning environment that enables excellent examination results and first class preparation for university entrance and employment.

Our three year trend of results, and for many years before that, show that our students achieve outstanding levels of examination success. Our examination results demonstrate excellent levels of success: In 2025 at GCSE level 97.8% of students achieved 5 or more GCSEs, including English and Maths at grades 9 to 4, and at A Level 69.9% of grades were at A*-C. It is incredibly important to recognise the hard work of our students along with the relentless support of staff, parents and carers in achieving these outcomes, and it is the strong link between all members of the Hautlieu community which enable our students to leave us either securing their first choice of university or commencing exciting careers in a range of settings. Most tellingly our valued added performance, measuring progress from GCSE starting point to A Level final grades placed our students in the top 10% nationally (ALPS grade 1). It was wonderful to see that all the hard work which led to these results being rewarded with the overwhelming majority of students securing their first choice of university or commencing exciting careers.

Nick Falle
Headteacher

Our Head Team for 2026-2027!

We are delighted to announce the Student Head Team for the 2026-27 Academic Year. The Team, comprising of 12 members, has been selected through a rigorous selection process involving a letter of application, presentation, and interview with Miss Blackhall and Miss Jackson. The Student Leadership Team will be making significant contributions to the running of the school and will be running various events and activities throughout the year as well as making due representation to the Senior Leadership Team on behalf of the Student Body.

We asked the team to introduce themselves and say what Hautlieu meant to them:

Lewis Carroll

Head Boy

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

Hautlieu is special to me because it has opened so many doors to me and the future career that I am wanting to pursue in the future and especially with being the only non-fee-paying school it makes it financially beneficial for me.

What am I bringing to the team

What I hope to bring to the team is more opportunities for the school and make sure students are able to do what they feel passionate about. I want people to be able to speak to me about anything in school they are wanting to see and feel welcomed.

Kate Follain

Head Girl

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

Hautlieu school is a place where every individual is genuinely valued and supported. Since I joined Hautlieu, I have grown so much in confidence, and it has given me an environment where I can be myself and do what I love. The opportunities are endless no matter what your interests are and throughout my time here I have had the chance to be part of all sorts of different teams and tackle all sorts of challenges. Hautlieu has nurtured my growth and talent as an individual whilst allowing me to be a part of an incredible community where we aim for the highest.

What am I bringing to the team

I aim to be a recognisable face around school that others will feel comfortable approaching with questions and suggestions. I hope I can communicate effectively with students to strengthen the links in our school community and encourage every student to have their say in what matters to them.

Delilah Hullah-Hughes

Communications Leader

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

Hautlieu has always provided a space for me to grow academically and socially. Whether that is through school activities like musical or sport performances which help my self-confidence and extracurricular talents flourish, or within the classroom where teachers have provided me with endless opportunities to improve my academic success. Hautlieu has always been an enjoyable and comforting school, which I haven’t been able to experience elsewhere.

What am I bringing to the team

As communications leader, I will continually aim to spread awareness of the opportunities for both personal and academic growth within school through advertisement and public speaking. I believe a crustal part of school is expanding your experiences and personal talents in preparation for the future. Therefore, I want to be an approachable figure that can help guide and bring awareness to opportunities that may benefit all students.

Lennon Cook

Events Leader

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

Hautlieu is special to me because of the opportunities it creates both inside and outside the classroom. The quality of teaching has shaped the way I think and approach problems, and the school’s connections to the professional world mean that ambitions don’t just stay as ambitions. It’s a place that takes students seriously and gives them the foundation to aim for the highest, whatever direction they want to go in.

What am I bringing to the team

I hope to bring enthusiasm and creativity to everything the team takes on, particularly when it comes to organising events and making initiatives like Chique Week the best they can be. I enjoy the energy that comes with bringing people together around a shared goal, and I’m not afraid to put myself out there, whether that’s coming up with ideas, getting involved on the day, or encouraging others to do the same. I’d like to think I bring confidence that helps move things forward and makes the people around me feel like they can do the same.

Poppy Hobbs

Events Leader

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

Hautlieu is special to me because my teachers and peers have helped me grow into the person I am. I have been continually supported both academically and personally and want to give back the people who have helped me since starting Hautlieu. I have made many amazing memories here at Hautlieu that are extremely special to me.

What am I bringing to the team

As an events leader I hope to bring creativity and increase participation in all events at Hautlieu. Personally, I am easy to approach and hope that students can talk to me about what they want to see more of in school.

Tatiana Esteves-Loureiro

Wellbeing Leader

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

Hautlieu is special to me because it’s not just a place to learn. It’s a place to grow as a person, giving you opportunities to discover new aspects of yourself you didn’t know before. I’ve been given so many different opportunities which have allowed me to create new friendships and express my interests. Hautlieu ensures all students get the support they need, creating a real sense of community.

What am I bringing to the team

As Wellbeing Lead, I hope to bring a strong sense of community, inclusion and teamwork. I aim to help and support my peers in achieving success. I hope to bring a sense of approachability to the head team and make students feel heard.

Lucy Kirby

Student Voice Lead

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

Hautlieu is special to me as it provided me with so many opportunities that I am lucky to have experienced through my education. Both within the classroom and through sports teams, extracurriculars and school trips – it has made my school experience truly enjoyable and memorable.

What am I bringing to the team

I hope to be positive and approachable in my role, keen to drive for change and always putting students first in our school community. I aim to motivate and collaborate with my team in all that we do – to ensure we are representing and giving back to Hautlieu to the best of our ability.

Julia Buczkowska

Global Citizenship Leader

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

Hautlieu is a place that allowed and helped me to grow and develop as a person. It empowered me to become the person I want to be and taught me valuable skills for the future.

What am I bringing to the team

I bring leadership skills, teamwork, and communication skills, as well as past experience when working as a team from programs like STEM on track. Most importantly I bring cultural awareness and inclusivity as per my role.

Alvin Jose

Student Learning Lead

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

Hautlieu has given me a variety of opportunities which have helped me grow as a person. Taking part in these opportunities has allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and try things I would not normally have considered. Programmes such as STEM on Track have encouraged me to develop new skills and build confidence, helping me become more open to new challenges. These experiences have made my time at Hautlieu highly meaningful and rewarding.

What am I bringing to the team

By maintaining a highly driven and focused approach, I aim to be a reliable and committed member of the team. As the Learning Leader, I plan to use my knowledge of effective revision strategies and structured routines to help students build confidence and achieve academic success.

Maddie Stier

Sports Captain

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

The reason that Hautlieu is special to me is it provides me with many opportunities which help me not academically but also providing me with the chance to discover interests, develop skills and meet new people. Hautlieu has provided me with experiences to prepare me for my future and boost my confidence.

What am I bringing to the team

As a Sport Captain I am hoping to bring leadership, teamwork and motivation to sport in school. I am hoping to inspire others through sport and create an inclusive opportunity with a range of activities. This will achieve a supportive community and interlinks between year groups.

Poppy Hughes

Sports Captain

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

Hautlieu is important to me because the welcoming and sociable school community and supportive teachers have given me the opportunity to thrive academically and find my best friends.

What am I bringing to the team

I hope to bring positivity and enthusiasm for sport to the team, through sharing my love of sport and encouraging participation from everyone.

Emily Dove

Sports Captain

Why Hautlieu is important / special to me?

I have been at Hautlieu since Year 10 and I think one of the most special things about it is the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Hautlieu embraces all differences and celebrates diversity no matter the background, identity or personality through events aimed to make the school a safe place for all.

What am I bringing to the team

This year as Sports Captain, I hope to continue that inclusive nature of the school and strive to increase passion and involvement in sport. I hope to encourage everyone and help include all individuals in our sporting activities, helping promote activity at all levels. Sport is a way to help build communication, teamwork and leadership; all traits that can build a person’s character whilst having fun. These traits are important to me and if I can help others improve their health whilst boosting enthusiasm this would achieve my goals.

©2026 Hautlieu School | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | GDPR