The Academy’s ethos ‘Believe, Succeed, Together’ is a belief that all pupils can and will succeed in a learning community which supports and values everyone and their achievements.

To provide a safe and secure environment in which all pupils are able to achieve their potential.

• To provide an environment in which pupils feel proud of the school, shown by their excellent behaviour, attitude to learning, attendance and punctuality.  
• To provide a broad and balanced curriculum that is accessible to all pupils with the opportunity to achieve the ‘English Baccalaureate’ (EBacc).
• To provide a learning environment in which the majority of teaching is outstanding and never less than consistently good.
• To provide opportunities for all pupils to develop essential transferable literacy and numeracy skills.
• To provide a broad range of opportunities and experiences through a comprehensive personal development and enrichment programme.
• To provide an environment in which every opportunity is taken to celebrate and share success.
• To provide an appropriate range of opportunities and experiences so pupils are ready for the next stage of education, employment or training.

 

At The Eastwood Academy, every individual is valued for who they are and what they contribute to the school. 

• Compassion: we support everyone to be happy, safe and successful by showing gratitude, taking care of each other and feeling proud of our achievements. 
• Courage: we are positive role models in all that we do. We are brave, we show initiative, and are passionate about creating a better future. 
• Inclusive: we achieve our best when we are a team. We build on each other's strengths and help each other to be better. We celebrate our differences and learn from them.
• Resilience: we prepare for success and work hard to achieve our goals. We never give up on ourselves, our teammates or our mission.
• Respect: we always value all members of the school community and display good manners. We are tolerant of others with different points of view and beliefs.
• Integrity: we show integrity in the act of behaving fairly and honourably, even when no one is watching. We follow moral and ethical principles in all aspects of life. We are trustworthy.