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Spring Term 2026 – Weekly Newsletters

Posted on: 10 March 2026

Welcome to the home of our weekly newsletters for Spring term 2026 at The Heights Academy. Please find links to all weekly newsletters below: Week 4, Spring 2 Newsletter: Week 3, Spring 2 Newsletter: Week 2, Spring 2 Newsletter: Week 1, Spring 2 Newsletter:

Christmas Week at The Heights

Posted on: 5 December 2025

We’re delighted to share our programme of Christmas celebrations at The Heights Academy. Our pupils have been preparing a joyful week of performances, activities and festive fun, and we’re excited to welcome our school community to join us. ✨ Monday 15th December – KS2 Nativity Performance Our KS2 pupils will be performing a traditional Nativity with some wonderful additions this year. Alongside the main performance, pupils will present: This year’s Nativity promises to be a magical and memorable event for…

Head Teacher News

Posted on: 4 November 2025

Here you’ll find the latest updates from our Head teacher, Lisa Walker. Discover this term’s highlights, areas we continue to develop and what’s in store for the next half term. Head Teacher News, Spring term 1, 2026: Head Teacher News, Autumn term 2, 2025: Head Teacher News, Autumn term 1, 2025:

Newsletter: Autumn Term 1 2025

Posted on: 4 November 2025

Welcome to The Heights Autumn Term 1, 2025 Newsletter! From Hello Yellow Day to road safety, we’ve covered many topics this half term. Read on to find out more:

Weekly Newsletters: Autumn Term 2025

Posted on: 4 November 2025

Welcome to the home of our weekly newsletters for Autumn term 2025 at The Heights Academy. Please find links to all weekly newsletters below:

New Head, New Horizons

Posted on: 30 September 2025

Meet Lisa Walker, The Heights Academy’s new Headteacher. With nearly 30 years in special education and a clear vision for growth, Lisa is bringing stability, opportunity and care to the school community. Discover her plans to help every pupil thrive.

Supporting Carers Week

Posted on: 12 June 2024

We are supporting Carers week this week at The Heights Academy. We want to raise awareness of caring, and hopefully help people who may not think of themselves as Carers to access the information and much needed support they are entitled to. Read our blog to find out more: Unpaid carers face many challenges, and it’s vital to recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. We understand that many people don’t see themselves as a…

Help Us Build Our Brand New Library!

Posted on: 6 June 2024

We were thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand new school last September. One exciting feature is our brand new library, but right now, it’s looking a little empty. This is where YOU, our amazing parents, carers and families, can make a big difference! Why Books Matter Books are the gateways to countless adventures, a wellspring of knowledge, and essential tools for a child’s education. They spark creativity, improve vocabulary, and nurture a lifelong love of learning. Help…

Newsletter Summer Term 1

Posted on: 23 May 2024

Welcome to our Summer term 1 Newsletter for The Heights Academy. Read on to find out the amazing things we have been up to this half term:

Newsletter Spring Term 2

Posted on: 22 March 2024

Welcome to our second edition of The Heights Academy Newsletter! We look forward to sharing with you some of the many incredible things that have been happening this half term in our wonderful school. Enjoy!

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SPVC are in school on 25th March- at 11.30 they will meet with Y8/9 to get pupil voice, at 1.30 they will be seeing parents to talk about preparation for adulthood and what happens in Y10.