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Headteacher's Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to Washwood Heath Academy - a thriving All-through school in the heart of the local community. Washwood Heath Academy offers a rich, stimulating and rewarding learning environment for students aged 4 - 18.

Lynn PetrieWashwood Heath Academy is an oversubscribed All-through school educating children from EYFS to Sixth Form. Our new purpose built primary school facility was opened in March 2019 and provides a fantastic teaching and learning environment for our younger pupils.  Visitors to the school are always impressed by the high standards in lessons and around the Academy and how welcoming and polite our young people are.

We expect students to achieve the very best they can within a friendly and welcoming setting, underpinned by our HEARTS ethos and family atmosphere. 

Academy ethos

Washwood Heath inspires its students to strive for and reach their full potential, no matter what their abilities or talents.

Slt 9688 1I believe that every one of our students has potential to go on and become outstanding members of society and our caring and supportive school environment is the perfect place for them to grow in confidence.  We strive to provide the best for every child by understanding, respecting and providing for each and every young person in our care. Our excellent relationships with parents and carers promote a shared understanding and belief in the school’s values and aims, working in partnership for their child’s education.
 

Washwood Heath offers an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum for EYFS and Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, which aims to enrich and challenge all learners, enabling academic, moral, spiritual, social and cultural needs to be met. At key stage 4 (Years 9 to 11), the school offers an academic GCSE English Baccalaureate core for an increasing number of students and a broad choice of option subjects. We encourage our learners to continue their education beyond Year 11 and we offer a high quality and personalised curriculum in our Sixth Form.

Eimg 0046Students will often hear me and other staff talk about what makes us who we are at Washwood Heath. We believe that all students should be kind, tolerant, respectful and aim for excellence in all that they do. This, for me, characterises The Washwood Way.

The education we provide will be in line with these values and will develop your child’s knowledge, understanding and skills such that they can become highly qualified, responsible citizens able to participate fully in all parts of community life.

We have excellent teachers who stop at nothing to ensure their students achieve the success that they deserve, through hard work, self-belief and fun.  Our extra-curricular opportunities provide something for everyone including a wide range of in-school workshops, theatre productions and sporting opportunities. Through our Washwood Heath Passport, our young people are offered a wide range of trips and visits including castles, parks, farms, cities and places of cultural and historical interest. In addition, we are increasing the number of weekend and weekday residentials for our students.

SLT 2061Your child’s education is of utmost importance to me. Everything that we do is geared towards providing the very best for the students that we serve. We will give you lots of information to help you appreciate more about your child’s progress and their courses of study. A partnership between us based on excellent communication and collaboration is the foundation of a child’s future success.

In short, Washwood Heath Academy is a place where all children, from all backgrounds and abilities can be safe, happy and inspired to achieve.

I hope you enjoy having a look around the website to find out more about the school.  If you would prefer to come and see our superb learning environment in person, please contact us and we can arrange for you to have a tour.

Mrs Lynn Petrie

Headteacher

Twitter

@washwoodheath - 23 May
Y4 having fun learning all about circuits and electricity in science this week. We were finding out about "complete" circuits. pic.twitter.com/e18Q33wHWX— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () May 23, 2025
@washwoodheath - 23 May
Look what we have here...the ultimate Reading Rockstar who has now read 40 books in Year 1! He is officially  the FIRST child to receive our platinum award! :D pic.twitter.com/vBCw6MLjxh— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () May 23, 2025
@washwoodheath - 19 May
Our pupil leaders saved the day by presenting our assembly on Mental Wellbeing. They shared ideas on how to recognise our feelings. Mrs Powis Jones then shared some meditation techniques which we found very helpful to start our day with. pic.twitter.com/E2oPglupPF— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () May 19, 2025
@washwoodheath - 14 May
Our Reader Leaders have also been super busy prepping new books for our school - here they are stamping our new books. pic.twitter.com/LviquRayRQ— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () May 14, 2025
@washwoodheath - 14 May
We had our second cohort begin their Bronze Award of Pioneering Cadets - we can't wait to see them complete their awards! pic.twitter.com/7IFNGkrtrK— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () May 14, 2025
@washwoodheath - 14 May
Today we have a focus on British Values during our collective worship session. It is important for us all to know these values and implement them in our day to day lives. pic.twitter.com/I1ojT9QOmk— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () May 14, 2025
@washwoodheath - 12 May
This week's assembly focussed on the importance of being active on our way to school - what changes can we make to our journey to school to be better for ourselves and the environment? pic.twitter.com/ltGretkzBY— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () May 12, 2025
@washwoodheath - 8 May
VE Day Celebrations started in the morning with  assembly. We discussed the meaning of VE Day and impact it has made on our lives. At 12:00, the whole school then participated in a 2 minute in memory of those lives that were lost and for those who fought for us during WW2 pic.twitter.com/mJCPA0XBj2— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () May 8, 2025
@washwoodheath - 8 May
VE Day Celebrations started in the morning with a  special assembly by Miss Morphet and Miss Chanda.  We discussed the meaning of VE Day and impact it has made on our lives. pic.twitter.com/6hkxHwdXRc— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () May 8, 2025
@washwoodheath - 29 Apr
It's another brilliant session of Pioneering Cadets; well done to our Y5 team! pic.twitter.com/tSp9cfeKMM— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () April 29, 2025
@washwoodheath - 29 Apr
We had a Past Presents workshop led by Jess. It was based on the Vikings and Anglo Saxon. The children loved the interactive workshop and the fun, imaginative nature of the session. They were able to dress up, get into character, use props and had LOTS of fun! pic.twitter.com/4QoaPOuiNC— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () April 29, 2025
@washwoodheath - 29 Apr
Yesterday, Mrs Powis Jones welcomed the children back to school with a special assembly on https://t.co/uP5oImxc3X's Day pic.twitter.com/ySbwrFdB9l— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () April 29, 2025
@washwoodheath - 29 Apr
Our Reader Leaders have been judging book corners this morning. We have our lucky winners... which will be announced very soon with some special prizes! :D pic.twitter.com/uitQjHnoyU— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () April 29, 2025
@washwoodheath - 11 Apr
Happy Easter! Mrs Powis Jones came with her bunny ears and special treats for today's special attendance spotlight :D Here she is in Y4! We wish you all a happy Easter and lovely break! pic.twitter.com/Q9aZh8fwHi— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () April 11, 2025
@washwoodheath - 11 Apr
Year 3 had an amazing time at the Lapworth Museum! They explored so many fascinating fossils, an incredible variety of rocks, and learnt all about the earths structure! 🪨🌋 pic.twitter.com/zr6GCUeyMg— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () April 11, 2025
@washwoodheath - 10 Apr
Y5 are in action with Pioneering Cadets, we're nearly reaching the end of our Bronze Award! pic.twitter.com/CXKNzLlLxk— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () April 10, 2025
@washwoodheath - 9 Apr
WOW! What a cracking morning! We've had lots of entries for our Easter Egg Competition. Well done for all of your hard work and entries. Here's our winners different year groups and some of the entries. :D Let's have a closer look at our entries 😄 pic.twitter.com/YoTSR606bJ— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () April 9, 2025
@washwoodheath - 8 Apr
Thank you to all those who attended Miss Briarwood's and Mr Cannon's MTC workshop. A lot of important information was shared about our upcoming MTC in Y4. pic.twitter.com/UmpyoqhNRJ— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () April 8, 2025
@washwoodheath - 1 Apr
Thank you Sangat TV, Bhavik and BeP for the insightful opportunity and guidance on how to incorporate digital media within the curriculum. We can’t wait for our children to get involved. See you soon! pic.twitter.com/cs0FqFNXx2— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () April 1, 2025
@washwoodheath - 28 Mar
The Washwood Way includes checking in and taking care of staff too! This is wonderful wellbeing treat to end the week 😄 pic.twitter.com/Q8PMTpQn3R— Washwood Heath Academy: All Through School () March 28, 2025