At Clyst Vale we’ve maintained an in-house website since around 2010.
During that time we’ve recorded details of hundreds of student events and successes. This section of our new website acts as an archice of this content.
Below you’ll see a random assortment of stories from the Clyst Vale archives. Clicking on one will allow you access to the full article.
We hope you enjoy this look back at the recent life of the College.

Amphitheatre’s First Night
Thursday 14th July saw the first performances in our new Amphitheatre. Years 7 to 10 entertained the audience with Shakespeare’s
Brecon Beacons Conquered
I’m delighted to report that the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award expedition arrived back in Devon safe and sound. A
Tiddlywinks, a Jewel Thief, Escargots and a Quick Nap…
…were all parts of our latest Deep Learning Day! To explain – one of three Year 7 Maths activities
Clyst Vale Students Win National Award
A group of our students have won this year’s prestigious Amnesty International Marsh Award. The award, of £500, has been
Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Day
On 18 July we hosted an Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Day with a number of other local schools. The day is training
Important Dates for Year 11
Year 11 will complete an extra Maths mock exam on Monday 28th January. This is the first full paper they
Year 9 History Department Trip to Belgium
On Saturday 28th June 2014 (100 years to the day after the killing of Franz Ferdinand….the spark that set off
Performing Arts Curriculum Intent Statements
Drama Curriculum Intent Statement It is a common misconception that Drama is for those who want to be ‘actors’. In
Snack Shack SIgn Success for Sophie
Congratulations to Sophie Ellis (Year 8) who won a competition run by our caterers Pro Serv, to name our canteen.
Students Dance for MS
An inspiring and dedicated collection of Clyst Vale students performed on Friday 15 February to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis

Cleverchefs Menu Spring Term 2025
Cleverchefs Menu Spring Term 2025