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Enjoy a guided tour, learn about our curriculum, school values and what it’s like to be a pupil here.
As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud to lead Witham St Hugh’s Academy. This is a very special school and one where our children really are at the heart of everything we do.
When we say that we want to make a difference, we mean it. We want every child who comes through our doors to know that they matter, to feel that they belong and to know that there are people here who believe in them and want the very best for them.
For me, that is what education should be about.
We have high expectations for our children because we know what they are capable of. I am incredibly proud that our children consistently achieve above the national average, reflecting the hard work of our children, the dedication of our staff and the support of our families. But achievement for us is about more than results. It is about making sure that when our children leave us, they are ready for the next step, confident and well prepared for secondary school, with the foundations they need for life beyond.
We want our children to be happy. We want them to feel safe and cared for. We want them to grow in confidence, develop resilience, be curious about the world around them and, most importantly, believe in themselves and what they can achieve.
We believe every child should have the opportunity to discover what they love and what they are good at. That is why I am so proud of the incredible extra-curricular opportunities we provide. We are committed to giving our children rich experiences across music, sport, the arts and so much more.
Whether it is discovering a new talent, representing our school, performing for the first time, being part of a team or simply finding something that brings them joy, we want our children to have opportunities and experiences that stay with them long after they leave us.
For us, these opportunities are not an ‘extra’, they are an important part of what a great education should be. Every child deserves the chance to experience new things, develop their talents and perhaps discover something in themselves that they never knew was there.
We are unwavering in our desire to provide the very best for every child. That means knowing our children well, recognising when they need us, celebrating their successes and being there for them when things are more difficult. It means never giving up on a child and always asking ourselves what more we can do to help them thrive.
We achieve this through high-quality teaching, genuine care and by working together as one team. Our staff care deeply about our children and our school, and there is a real sense of shared responsibility for every child who is part of our academy.
Witham St Hugh’s is a growing community and that is something we are incredibly proud of. As new children and families join us, we want them to feel that they are not simply joining a school, but becoming part of our community.
There is so much that makes me proud to be Headteacher of Witham St Hugh’s Academy. But ultimately, what matters most to me is that when our children look back on their time with us, they remember a school where they were known, cared for, challenged and believed in.
A school where they achieved, discovered their talents, made memories and were given every opportunity to become the very best version of themselves.
That is the difference we want to make, every day, for every child.
Sam Coy, Headteacher
Our aim is to motivate and inspire everyone to ensure high achievement and excellence. In the interests of all of our children, our highly talented staff team work tirelessly and show unwavering commitment to ensure this happens.
On visiting our Academy, you will immediately recognise that our children are happy, motivated and enthusiastic, with a real thirst for learning and mutual respect towards each other. Everyone feels valued for who they are and our team ethos is infectious.
We pride ourselves on being a warm, welcoming school and look forward to working together to achieve excellence and high outcomes for all of our children.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Our Community Council met for the second time this week and brought together all the fantastic ideas collected from their classes about how we could improve our school. There were some brilliant suggestions, including the exciting idea of a treehouse!
After carefully considering everyone's ideas, the children decided that this year they would focus on fundraising for school trips and visitors. They felt this would benefit the greatest number of children across our academy and help create even more opportunities for learning, enjoyment and togetherness. We love that our experiences help bring learning to life and create lasting memories for our children.
After half term, the Community Council will be heading back to their classes to gather ideas for different fundraising activities. We can't wait to hear their creative suggestions!
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What a fantastic day we’ve had on our residential! Today’s activities included abseiling, survival skills, archery, building rafts (with a few children taking an intentional or unintentional dip in the water!), taking on the trapeze after climbing to new heights, and orienteering. The children are enjoying the food, having a brilliant time with their friends and throwing themselves into every activity with great enthusiasm. We had a decent amount of sleep last night, so fingers crossed for more of the same tonight! We’re ready for another exciting day tomorrow!
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This week the children in the Foundation stage have been learning all about the season of autumn. We have been on an autumn walk to explore the changing seasons first hand, and have taken part in some fantastic learning in the classroom and outdoor area too. We have made autumn soup, used conkers and pine cones to make repeating patterns, and created beautiful autumnal art!
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