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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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🚒👩‍🚒👨‍🚒 Congratulations to the group of students on this year's LIFE Project with Borehamwood Fire Station. They showed a lot of resilience tackling a wide array of high-risk scenarios. pic.twitter.com/qEonAXpHH4
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 03, 2024
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More pictures from 's 2024 Open Evening... pic.twitter.com/SabQQipUej
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 26, 2024
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Thank you to the staff and students who worked to make 's Open Evening such a success. We hope you were able to attend to learn more about the Academy.Enjoy some pictures from the event. Many more at https://t.co/yEleOWf0B4 pic.twitter.com/sV3zXBlbGp
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 26, 2024
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🛫 Before the summer break, fifteen Year 9 students from took to the skies at , thanks to .💬"The students were a credit to the school, and had an experience they will never forget." -Mr Sands, Careers Lead pic.twitter.com/TzoUVARWNY
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 19, 2024
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Our thanks to MP for his letters of congratulations on 's exam results, both to the school and to our top-performing students. 🙏🏫 pic.twitter.com/uNkaM3nmz7
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 18, 2024
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⚽🏀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ As we start our 2024-25 Academic Year full of enthusiasm, we look back to our Summer 2024 Sports Day, with drone footage of some of the activities students competed in. https://t.co/E2AM29OdeECongratulations to 🔴Somerville on their overall win at the event! 🏆
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 13, 2024
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🥳🎉 Congratulations to 's Year 11 on an excellent set of results, including:⚬ 60%+ 9-4 in Maths, English and Science⚬ 100% 9-4 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics⚬ 75%+ 9-4 in Art and PhotographyMore at https://t.co/OI51L9kAAP pic.twitter.com/zs0BkIHY5r
@ HertswoodUK - Aug 22, 2024
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We are delighted to celebrate the success of 's Year 13 students, who produced an excellent set of results in their first set of formal examinations, with 70% A* to C in A Level and 72% Distinction* to Merit in BTEC courses.More at https://t.co/MNnIcG1Rju pic.twitter.com/7h05BbIszH
@ HertswoodUK - Aug 15, 2024
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🎨 The Art Department is delighted to announce that the work of alumni, Aimee King, has been selected for display at the world-renowned Royal Academy of Arts!Aimee's double portrait, 'Sean by Candlelight', was painted while she was in Year 13. pic.twitter.com/4e1Az16KNE
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 22, 2024
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📰📅 Find a full run-down of news and pictures from 's fantastic 2024 summer term, at https://t.co/eBtHth1FsPWe wish everyone a restful and very enjoyable summer break! pic.twitter.com/MCCp3hguG7
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 19, 2024
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🏆 We are excited to announce that 's House Cup for 2024 goes to 🟦Cavendish, with a stunning 73,500 House Points!The result was announced in year group assemblies today, along with many awards to recognise the hard work of individual students across the Academy. pic.twitter.com/Iiq2btSDLu
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 19, 2024
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Congratulations to 🟥Somerville on their overall win at our fantastic Sports Day to mark the final week of term!🟦Cavendish and 🟨Nuffield came a close joint second, with 🟩Darwin taking the final spot.Well done to 's students and staff who made the day a success. pic.twitter.com/l3yjL40jYB
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 19, 2024
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Congratulations to 🟥Somerville on their overall win at our fantastic Sports Day to mark the final week of term!🟦Cavendish and 🟨Somerville came a close joint second, with 🟩Darwin taking the final spot.Well done 's students and staff who made the day a success. pic.twitter.com/zfzjpaRtWm
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 19, 2024
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🎶🎸🥁🎙🎨 Well done to the students across for their outstanding performances at Tuesday's Summer Arts Evening!Some of the performers are near the end of their time at the Academy, but others in Year 7 took the stage after starting with their instruments this year! pic.twitter.com/k7WCW7bVOR
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 18, 2024
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Incredible job team! Congratulations and thank you 💗
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 18, 2024
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Congratulations to 's Year 8 on raising a whopping £1,624 for Cancer Research UK , through the last week! 👟 pic.twitter.com/vSrhkAjmze
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 17, 2024
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Congratulations to the students and staff who this year completed a research project with focusing on developing pro-social behaviour.We look forward to continuing to work with UCL's fantastic team next year. pic.twitter.com/79dMXgZAyV
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 16, 2024
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🏏 's Year 9 & 10 cricketers played with amazing spirit and teamwork in their most recent game against , but ultimately Yavneh came away with the win.Congratulations to the team on showing constant improvement, and well done to all involved. pic.twitter.com/ExErg4ZlRH
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 15, 2024
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⚙️📅 Week of DT - FridayKoray and Kacper finish off 's Week of DT, with their sports-themed lighting solutions. We look forward to sharing more from our Design & Technology students in the 2024-25 academic year! pic.twitter.com/fh97JvUHFu
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 12, 2024
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⚙️📅 Week of DT - ThursdayToday 's Week of DT brings us Gabriel, with a multi-purpose product to act as a headphone and games controller holder, and Vasilija, who took the unique approach of embedding her lighting into a mirrored background for a jewellery drawer. pic.twitter.com/VFn9TAHxyh
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 11, 2024
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