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School Values & Ethos

World-Class Ambitions

Our ambition is to provide a world-class educational environment for our community. We have the highest aspirations for all students and will ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes through outstanding teaching, an engaging curriculum and quality care and support.

Ready To Succeed : Aspiration - Courtesy - Integrity - Resilience - Respect

Our students will develop resilience, will be aspirational for their own futures and be ready for the many challenges they will face in modern society. We have a clear expectation for our students to behave well, show respect and courtesy whilst acting with integrity, so that they grow as confident individuals, responsible citizens and successful independent learners. Well-equipped for higher education and employment, our students will develop leadership skills and be ambitious for their future career goals.

Accomplish Through Effort

As a fully inclusive academy within our community, we are committed to the principle of a ‘growth mindset’ in that, no matter where one starts from, great accomplishments are possible through dedication and effort. We believe that all barriers can be overcome through our determination to succeed and the learning strategies we employ.

Achievement For All

We respect and value all members of our community, ensuring a safe, happy and secure learning environment to foster high self-esteem for all. As lifelong learners, Hertswood Academy staff are role models for our students, continually developing their own practice and inspiring the community to aim high and achieve excellence.

Achieve Excellence

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Fantastic 51-8 victory for the Year 9 basketball team away at Yavneh College this week! They’re now 3-1 in the District League, giving them a great chance to make the final. Amazing effort from the team! 🏀⛹️
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 11, 2025
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🎨 Year 10 Art students at completed their first ten-hour exam for their 'Natural Forms' project, producing bright acrylic paintings of fruit, flowers & leaves, showcasing individual styles & confidence!
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 10, 2025
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❄️🎶 Tonight, is hosting our Christmas Arts Evening at 7pm in the Theatre. Enjoy Music & Dance performances plus amazing student Art, Photography & Craft displays. Free entry, with donations encouraged for Noah's Ark Children's Hospice. 🙏
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 09, 2025
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⚗️ New Year 12 Chemists at tackled their first A-Level practical experiment on titrations. They showed excellent focus and attention to detail in applying their theoretical knowledge. Great commitment to this demanding subject! ✨
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 08, 2025
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's Year 12 Art students learned oil painting techniques in a masterclass, creating detailed studies of the human eye for a 'Building Foundations' project. They started with photography to capture tones, lighting and subtle emotions. So proud of their dedication! 👁️🎨
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 05, 2025
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's Year 8 had an eye-opening 'Home Truths' session on homelessness with . 🙏 This vital session linked perfectly with their study of the book 'Stone Cold' in literacy. Students gained insight into the reality faced by 136,000+ young people in the UK.
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 02, 2025
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⚽📣 supports as we head into the FA Cup weekend and their game against Newport County. We wish them the best of luck as they aim for a spot in the third round and a potential Premier League matchup! 👏
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 02, 2025
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🛠️✨ Many thanks to amazing sculptor James Wild for inspiring our A-Level 3D Design students in his workshop at this week! The group learned about his impressive works with scrap metal, and took on a practical design task.
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 27, 2025
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🎭🎄 Excellent performance of A Christmas Carol by Quantum Theatre for Year 11 last Friday at ! A dynamic way to explore this key text for their GCSE English Literature. Students were highly engaged and showed exemplary conduct. 📚🌟
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 25, 2025
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@ HertswoodUK - Nov 24, 2025
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's Year 9 basketball team showed incredible progress at the district tournament last night, reaching the final after finishing only 7th last year! They were runners-up after a close game against Stanborough. Great achievement thanks to hard work and resilience. 🥈🏀
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 14, 2025
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Fantastic start for the Student Council, with a representative from every reg group to ensure all voices are heard. Our Year 7 reps received their badges from Headteacher, Mrs Gill. The first meeting, led by our Sixth Form Senior Team, generated brilliant ideas. 💡
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 07, 2025
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Great job by 's Year 10 Basketball Team yesterday! 🤩🏀 They dominated the District Tournament, finishing top of the league before defeating Chancellors in the final 7-4 for the overall victory.🏆 The PE Faculty is very proud of their excellent sportsmanship.
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 04, 2025
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@ HertswoodUK - Nov 04, 2025
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🎃👻 celebrated Halloween early. Sixth Formers rocked amazing costumes, and school dog Ada and guest school puppy Ros showed off adorable pumpkin and ghost outfits! 🐶 Spooky tunes also made for a memorable lunchtime. 🎶
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 24, 2025
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🌟 Year 13 results at are in the top 25% nationally for progress for the second year running, according to Alps! Graduates are now heading to Russell Group universities (King's, Leeds, etc.) and amazing institutions like the University of the Arts London! 🎉
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 24, 2025
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🌟 More from yesterday's outstanding Open Evening at . We are very grateful to our staff and students who worked hard to make the event such a success! 🏆
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 02, 2025
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🙏 Many thanks to all of the families who attended the Academy Open Evening last night! We were delighted so many members of our community were able to meet our students and staff, and see in person why Ofsted graded us Good in all areas! 🏫🥳
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 02, 2025
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A huge congratulations to two of 's former Head Students, Dr Mollie Georgiou and Dr Bradley Hopkins, on earning their doctorates! 🎓👏 Mollie is now a qualified Educational Psychologist, while Bradley is making good use of his PhD in Sustainable Chemistry!
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 02, 2025
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🎥🏅 Enjoy a new perspective on the Summer 2025 Sports Day, with video from the school drone, showing some of the many activities in which students competed. Congratulations to 🔴Somerville on their overall win! piped.video/watch?v=MhQYx3Yv…
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 01, 2025
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