Hertswood Academy is a thriving and happy learning-focused community.

We are delighted to welcome you to Hertswood Academy, a vibrant and ambitious school where we believe every student is capable of extraordinary achievement. 

We provide an engaging learning environment with an innovative curriculum, state of the art technology, quality personalised care and support, and a broad enrichment programme for all students. Our stimulating range of extra-curricular activities supports wider learning and we develop students’ creativity and independence so that they are able to flourish in the rapidly changing world in which we live. We integrate the teaching of AI skills into our curriculum designed to enable our community to ask the right questions so that they receive the most accurate answers from AI models, such as Google Gemini and Chat GPT.

We are more than just a place of learning; we are a dedicated community committed to ensuring that every young person leaves with the qualifications, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in the modern world. Our teachers are dedicated to the local community with many of them having worked at the Academy for over 10 years or having been students here themselves. 

Our theatre and state-of-the-art sports facilities are a testament to the creative and active commitment we have to nurture fully rounded individuals. We have a clear expectation for our students to work hard, behave well, and develop as confident individuals, responsible citizens, and successful 21st century independent learners.

Hertswood Academy provides a world-class educational environment for our young people and the wider community. Indeed, community and individual well-being are at the heart of what the Academy stands for. We are committed that all members of our community aim high and achieve excellence in being the best that they can be. We look forward to welcoming you.

We are incredibly proud of our students' achievements and the positive, focused atmosphere they create. We invite you to explore our website, visit us for an open event, and witness first-hand the energy and enthusiasm that defines Hertswood Academy.

Peter Gillett, Executive Headteacher

Wanda Gill, Headteacher

Learn more about our most recent Ofsted inspection here.