Welcome to Alec Reed Academy. I am delighted to welcome you to our website and to introduce you to our ambitious, inclusive and forward-thinking all-through Academy.

We are incredibly proud to serve children and young people from the age of 3 through to 19. Being an all-through Academy gives us a unique opportunity to provide a coherent educational journey from the earliest years of a child’s education through to Sixth Form and their next steps into university, further education, employment or training.

Our ambition is simple: every child should thrive.

At Alec Reed Academy, we believe that every child deserves an exceptional education, regardless of their starting point. We have high expectations of ourselves and of our pupils, and we are committed to ensuring that every young person makes strong progress, develops confidence and character, and leaves us ready to succeed in the world beyond school.

Excellent teaching sits at the heart of everything we do. We want our classrooms to be places of ambition, curiosity and challenge, where pupils are inspired by a rich and innovative curriculum and supported by teachers who know them well. Alongside academic achievement, we place great importance on developing the wider skills, experiences and qualities that young people need for life.

Our ethos of “Proud to Learn” is underpinned by the values of hard work, respect, honesty and kindness. These values shape the culture of our Academy and the way we expect every member of our community to treat one another.

Inclusion is central to our vision. We want every child to feel that they belong at Alec Reed Academy. We celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to understanding the individual needs, talents and aspirations of every pupil so that they receive the support and challenge they need to flourish.

We are also fortunate to have outstanding facilities and opportunities. Our connection with Sir Alec Reed and the REED foundation provides a distinctive link with the world of employment, helping us to develop meaningful careers, enterprise and employability opportunities for our pupils. Our extensive facilities and Academy Fields provide further opportunities for sport, enrichment, outdoor learning and experiences beyond the classroom.

As an Academy, we are determined to be ambitious and forward-thinking. Education continues to evolve, and we want Alec Reed Academy to be ahead of the curve; embracing innovation, developing our curriculum and continually improving the experience we provide for our children and young people.

Most importantly, we recognise that education is a partnership. Strong relationships between pupils, families, staff and our wider community are essential to achieving our ambitions.

One Academy. One Journey. Every Child.

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.