Education - Heathfield Schools
Heathfield Community College
A' Grade for the College
Heathfield Community College has been recognised as being in the top 25% of schools within the country re-inforcing the college as an ‘A' Grade school (grades range from A*—E, from excellent to requiring improvement). Not only does the college receive an 'A' Grade on the basis of its results compared to national figures, but in achieving 69% of its students with 5 or more higher grade GCSE passes at A* - C and 98% of students with 5 or more passes, the college equally gained an A for its value added. The value added is the measure most favoured by educationalists to reflect the progress being made by students within schools. The ‘A' Grade reflects a very high level of attainment and progress being made, compared to schools both nationally and within the county.
About the College
Heathfield Community College provides a co-educational comprehensive education for young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. The College also has responsibility for youth services and adult continuing education opportunities in the Heathfield area.
Aims of the College
To achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of College life.
To encourage students to develop lively, enquiring minds, value academic achievement, enjoy learning, acquire knowledge and physical and recreational skills to enrich their adult lives; and to show concern and respect for others.
To foster close and regular communications with parents and encourage parental involvement in achieving the aims of the College.
To be sensitive to the development needs of staff so that they feel valued and able to perform their jobs confidently.
To forge mutually beneficial links between the College and community.
To involve all members of the community, irrespective of age, in the process of lifelong education and to seek to remove barriers and maximise opportunities.
Ethos
Particular emphasis in Heathfield Community College is placed upon:
- Academic standards and the quality of learning.
- Equality of opportunity.
- Careful monitoring of students’ progress and awareness of the special needs of the academically gifted as well as of the academically weak.
- Order and presentation.
- The College as a friendly, welcoming place.
- A management policy of openness and trust.
- Awareness and evaluation of education initiatives but steadiness in adopting them.
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