A message from County Councillor, Rupert Simmons.
As the Heathfield County Councillor I would like to congratulate Heathfield Community College on three separate outstanding commendations. Firstly the School has been named in a new OfSTED Internet "Hall of Fame" listing of all Schools in the Country that have received the watchdog’s top accolade and been praised as particularly successful in at least one of the Chief Inspector’s annual education reports over the last ten years.
Heathfield Community College distinguished itself with the most outstanding combined value added scores across the County. This is the measure that those in Education regard as the most important in judging a School’s educational merit.
Secondly, the Key Stage 3 (age 14) scores show Heathfield well above National and County averages and third best performer of the County’s Secondary Schools. For the Key Stage 4 (GSCE or equivalent) the School's score is 1018.3 which indicates that the educational progress made by pupils at this school is significantly higher than the average pupil. This is the highest score achieved by mainstream schools in East Sussex. This outcome compares very well with the LEA average of 990.6 and It is also higher than the average of any of East Sussex's statistical neighbours. Thirdly that the School with 69%, now joins the top 4 list of performers in education in the County for the highest percentage of pupils gaining five or more A*-C grades at GSCE. Put together this is a tremendous tribute to the efforts of the Board of Governors, the Headteachers, both recent past in Mr Robinson and new incumbent Alan Powell and the outstanding Staff. The Students and their Families should also be applauded for making the most of their opportunities and long may the School’s considerable and consistent progress continue. The Community as a whole should be particularly proud of the College at its heart and the young of its future.
County Councillor
Rupert Simmons
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 education 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 education 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:
Broad Oak Pre-School
Meets at Broad Oak Village
Hall Ages 2½-5
Mrs K Twinn 01435 867904
Chipmunks Nursery School
Held at Union Church Hall, Heathfield. Ages 3-5
Mrs N Saunders 01435 864194
Heathfield Opportunity Playgroup
Held at Heathfield Youth Centre
Janice Hall 01435 868583
Huffle Nursery School
Beechwood House, Beechwood Lane , Heathfield
Jennifer Woodhouse 01435 864699
Kipling Pre-School
School Hill, Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex . TN19 7DZ
Supervisor Sue Bailley 01435 882440
Caters for children from 21/2 to rising 5
5 mornings per week plus 2 afternoons for the youngest children.
Little Tinkers Nursery School
Mayfield Flat Farm, Mayfield Flat, Heathfield 01435 863220
Punnetts Town Pre-School
Ages 2 – school age, held at Heathfield Chapel
Mrs L Moore 01435 863043
St Richards Pre-School
Ages 2 – 5, held at St Richards Hall
Alison Hall 01435 865633
Union Church
Station Road, Heathfield
Gill Barker 01435 864003
Sheepsetting Lane Pre-School Group
Cross-in-Hand School, Sheepsetting Lane
Jacqui Fuller 01435 862941
Welcome Pre-School
Held at Welcome Church , Alexandra Road , Heathfield
Mrs Janet Cole 01435 865337
Young Haymakers Kindergarten
Kirby Farm, Foxhunt Green, Waldron , TN21 0RU
Trish Pepper 01435 812555
Broad Oak County Primary School
Telephone: 01435 862951
Fax: 01435 862942
Scotsford Road
Broad Oak
Heathfield
TN21 8UD Head Teacher: Ms Maria Maslin Broad Oak Community Primary School is a County Community Primary School with approximately 145 pupils on roll. It caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. The school gained a School Achievement Award in 2002.
Punnetts Town Community Primary School
Telephone: 01435 830361
Fax: 01435 830924
Punnetts Town
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 9DE
Website: www.punnettstown.e-sussex.sch.uk
Headteacher: Ms Maria Maslin. Punnetts Town Community Primary School is a school for boys and girls aged 5-11.
Cross-in-Hand C of E Primary School
Telephone: 01435 862941
Fax: 01435 862464
Sheepsetting Lane
Cross in Hand
Heathfield
TN21 OLT Head Teacher: Mrs. G Mills Cross in Hand Church of England Primary School is a Controlled Church of England Primary School with approximately 351 pupils on roll. It caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. It has an Artsmark Gold, a South Education Business Alliance Award for Best Creative & Performing Arts Project 2002, and the Investors in People award. There is a new computerised air conditioned library which is also available for local pre-school children from September 2002, a new purpose built ICT suite with internet café for the community. The school participates in community play working with Waldron village and also has a Year 5 croquet squad.
All Saints & St Richards C of E Primary
Telephone: 01435 863466
Fax: 01435 862026
School Hill
Old Heathfield
TN21 9AE Head Teacher: Mrs Sarah Ridyard All Saints and St Richards Church of England Primary School is an aided Church of England School with approximately 135 pupils on roll. It caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. In the last year the school gained a School Achievement Award and participated in National Small Schools week.
Parkside County Primary School
Telephone: 01435 864577
Fax: 01435 865532
Beechwood Lane
Heathfield
TN21 8QQ Head Teacher: Mr. N Wood Parkside Community Primary School caters for children from the ages of 4 to 11. It has 215 children on role organised into seven individual age groups. The school currently holds the Basic Skills Agency 'Quality Mark' and is an 'Investor in People'. The school believes in helping children achieve their potential in all areas of the curriculum. A tradition of high standards in the core curriculum areas is balanced by a reputation for success in sport, a wide range of musical activity and excellent artwork. A thriving Parent Teachers Association ensures that Parkside is a friendly community for the whole family. School website: http://www.parkside.e-sussex.sch.uk%20/
Maynards Green School
Telephone: 01435 812622
FAX: 01435 813944
Heathfield
TN21 0DD Head Teacher: Mr. Brian Newman Maynards Green Primary School serves the village of Horam and the southern part of the town of Heathfield. It has one class for each age group
Acres Learning
The Adult College for Rural East Sussex offers a wide range of courses for adult learners both in the daytime and in the evening.
Course subjects include:
• Arts and Crafts
• IT
• Digital photography
• Fitness
• Gardening
• GCSE, A ‘Level and NVQ courses
• Foreign languages
• Food and drink
• History
And many more...
Courses run in Heathfield, Uckfield, Crowborough, Wadhurst and Hailsham. We can also put on courses for specific groups of people – so if you are part of a group of people who would like a course provided just for you then contact us and we will see what we can do. Reduced fees are available to those on low incomes.
ACRES also offer the Skills for Life courses that will help you get rid of your maths, reading and writing “gremlins”, and these courses are offered free of charge. You can normally join at any time throughout the year.
There are also many courses starting throughout the year, so for a copy of the latest brochure, call the ACRES team on 01825 761820 or visit www.acreslearning.org.uk
Local networks improving the lives of Children and Young People. Please see the attached leaflet for information on what they are and how you can get involved.
