I am delighted to welcome you to Heathfield Community College, a high performing secondary school and Sixth Form, which I feel privileged to lead. Heathfield is a happy and successful environment; we are very proud of our inspirational and ambitious community.
We have a simple aim, which is that we look, feel and behave like the best school in the county so that our students get a better deal at Heathfield Community College than they would at any other school. Our success is based on that strong sense of community, high expectations and mutual respect. Students are well known and well supported, developing a firm identity with College values and a sense of responsibility for one another.
Committed and experienced staff create the very best learning environment for all our students, who apply a purposeful focus to their innovative curriculum alongside research-informed teaching and learning. This combination of factors has a proven track record of success for student outcomes and subsequent destinations.
We are ambitious for our students, promoting academic excellence and personal achievement for all. A range of rich experiences and opportunities help to develop individuals who are able to achieve their very best. All students are encouraged to participate fully to develop the vital skills they need to thrive and excel. We call these skills our Heathfield Habits and they are embedded in all aspects of College life.
Our positive and optimistic environment ensures young people can flourish, developing the self-esteem and resilience needed for their success and happiness. Every member of our community accepts their role in creating and supporting that ethos. Students are happy here; they succeed, often achieving far more than they ever thought possible.
Our most recent inspection in May 2023 confirmed many previous inspections which emphasised the strong sense of community and aspiration, describing Heathfield as a “great school” with many outstanding features. “The school values of ‘Pride, Ambition, Community’ are lived out in daily life. Pupils flourish here. They are well mannered and polite. Staff set a high bar in terms of pupils’ conduct. Pupils feel happy and safe in this vibrant and nurturing school.”
But don’t just take our word for it – we would be delighted to show you more of our very happy and high-achieving College.
Ms C Barlow, Headteacher