


Fort Pitt is a selective girls’ grammar school steeped in tradition but with a modern outlook. We are a vibrant, diverse and happy school, with high expectations and great ambitions for every one of our students. However, now, more than ever this needs to be balanced with ensuring the well-being of our students. As such our pastoral care is first-class and students feel supported and cared for. We recognise that each child is unique and want them to know they are loved and valued. They are our greatest asset and they are supported by a team of staff dedicated to motivating, guiding and challenging each one of them to be the best they can be. We believe that working closely with parents is essential if we are to be the best school possible for every child in our care.
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Our aim is a very simple one; every student at Fort Pitt should receive a better educational experience than they would if they attended any other school. Each child gets one chance at their education, and our role is to ensure that everyone in our school community can grow and flourish, and make the most of their innate ability. We want every student to appreciate that making mistakes and taking risks are part of learning, and that with determination and courage, challenges can be overcome. The culture and ethos of the school is underpinned by our Fort Pitt values of Respect, Success, Aspiration, Resilience and Collaboration.
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Our website will only give you a little flavour as to what Fort Pitt is all about, but it gives a good indication. To fully appreciate all we have to offer, please do visit us and ask our fantastic students and staff any questions; they’ll be more than happy to help.
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Salena Hirons
Headteacher
WELCOME TO
FORT PITT


FPGSNEWS
TERM 6 ASSEMBLIES
2nd June - 27th June - Public Examinations
(No Assemblies)
Week commencing:
30th June - Transition Week/ Pride
7th July - School Production (No Assembly)
14th July - Celebration Assemblies
21st July - Celebration Assemblies
SUMMER BREAK
Wednesday 23rd July 2025: 12:00noon
YEAR 6
TRANSITION RESOURCES
Please find below resources to help as your child transitions from primary school to Fort Pitt Grammar School this summer.
New Parent Starter Booklet
Music Tuition Information
Maths - Calculator Information & Summer Challenge
English Summer Challenge
Arbor Parent App Information
Arbor Student App Information
Online Safety Resource
SAVE THE DATE
FORT PITT OPEN EVENING
Thursday 9th October - 5:30pm - 8pm
FORT PITT OPEN MORNINGS
Monday 13th - Wednesday 15th October 2025 - 9am
Registration Required (Year 6 Students only)
Please come back in September for pre-registeration links
OFSTED REPORT
We are proud to share the report of our most recent OFSTED inspection which took place on 4th and 5th October 2022. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT
