Welcome to Heston Community School

At Heston we are committed to providing our students with the education they need to become confident, articulate, independent learners and thinkers who are ready to take their place in the demanding world of the 21st century.  Through the provision of high quality learning opportunities both in the classroom and outside, we demonstrate our determination to create active, healthy and informed citizens of tomorrow.  Heston is a strongly inclusive school.  Because we believe that all our students can achieve well and that everyone has something to contribute to the school and wider community, we are committed to meeting the needs of all students, whether it be providing additional support for learning for some, or adding additional challenge for Gifted and Talented students.

We are proud of the excellent relationships that exist between staff and students.  Within our culturally diverse student body, tolerance, respect and understanding are cornerstones for the strong relationships which exist.  Parents and Governors work in partnership with the School, as critical friends, in order to ensure that the young people of our community enjoy the highest standard of education.

The traditional values of courtesy, discipline and respect are important to us and we believe that upholding them will help us to achieve results for all at Heston.

Our aim is for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to:

• Be healthy
• Stay safe
• Enjoy and achieve
• Make a positive contribution
• Achieve economic well-being

Expectations

We have very high expectations for our students in both behaviour and achievement and believe that everyone has the right to learn.  Learning needs to take place in a calm, purposeful environment where everyone is aware of their obligations.  Our positive and caring learning environment is based on mutual trust and respect and, with the support of parents and the community; we believe we can work in true partnership to support our students, your children.

Phil Ward

Headteacher