Student Leadership

The school’s well-structured model — ranging from Form Representatives to Year Councils, the School Council, and the Senior Student Leadership Team — creates a clear pathway for student voice to influence school life. Form Representatives gather views from their peers, feeding these directly into Year Councils, which then inform discussions at School Council level, where three representatives from each year group meet regularly with senior staff to share ideas and feedback. This layered approach means student perspectives are consistently embedded in decision-making, strengthening the school community and allowing students to take ownership of their environment. As role models, leaders across the school promote the values of excellence, care and respect, contributing to a culture where students feel confident to speak up and shape positive change.

Many specific leadership roles further demonstrate how student voice is put into action across the school. Year 11 students on the Prom Committee take an active role in fundraising, gathering student opinions, and making key decisions to ensure the event reflects the wishes of their peers. Across all year groups, students also take on important responsibilities such as serving as anti-bullying ambassadors—offering support to other students, promoting kindness, and ensuring issues are raised promptly with staff. Alongside this, the ten-strong Senior Student Leadership Team, including two Head Girls, works closely with linked year groups, assists with pastoral duties, and represents the school in events and assemblies.

Together, these leadership roles highlight how Whalley Range empowers students to contribute meaningfully to school life while developing confidence, teamwork and responsibility.