School aims

A partnership of pupils, parents and staff working together for:

·         self improvement

·         academic achievement

·         equality of opportunity

·         raising expectations

·         evolving technological skills

·         development of personal skills

To enable us to get the very best from our young people we will provide:

·         a pleasant learning environment in which a stimulating, accessible and appropriate curriculum can be delivered.

·         supportive, secure care for individual pupils. 

·         resources and facilities which enhance advanced technological practice.

·         tuition for a range of British examinations following Edexcel and AQA syllabi to encourage academic achievement.

·         information for parent(s) about academic progress and general welfare through meeting staff by appointment.

·         a range of enrichment activities and support beyond the normal school day to enhance pupil achievement e.g.  

We expect parent(s) to ensure that:

·         pupils attend regularly.

.         pupils have the required textbooks

·         pupils have appropriate equipment, such as pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, calculator and a suitable bag.

·         pupils arrive at the Academy by 8.45 am each morning, but if unable to attend, parents/carers to inform staff as soon as is practicable.

·         pupils attempt homework to the best of their ability.

·         they are able to attend parents' evenings.

We expect pupils to:

·         behave well in the school and show respect to others (our premises are within a residential block with shared access)

·         arrive on time each day, attend regularly and bring all the necessary equipment.

·         complete all homework set to the best of their ability.

·         obey the Academy rules.

·         work hard in lessons.

·         revise thoroughly for all tests and examinations.