Our vision
To inspire. To raise aspirations. To create brighter tomorrows.
Our core values
We empower
We respect
We care
Our ethos
We believe that every young person deserves a high-quality, ambitious education, regardless of their background or individual needs. Our curriculum, culture, and classrooms are built around a clear, intentional strategy: stability, engagement, and growth.
We are committed to creating a nurturing and aspirational school where:
Stability provides the foundation for success: predictable routines, consistent relationships, and emotionally safe spaces reduce anxiety and rebuild trust.
Engagement reconnects students with learning: creative, accessible, and meaningful experiences spark curiosity, build confidence, and promote belonging.
Growth is at the heart of our mission: students are supported to develop academically, emotionally, and socially — preparing them for life beyond school.
Our committment to students
All of our students will experience:
- a personalised curriculum that balances core knowledge, practical skills, creativity, and personal development
- a safe, structured spaces that reduce anxiety and promote emotional regulation
- an embedded SEMH practices including trauma-informed teaching, clear routines, and restorative approaches
- recognition of all progress, whether academic, social, or emotional — because every step forward matters
- preparation for adulthood, building independence, resilience, and the confidence to thrive.
We believe and practice that:
- every lesson matters – we plan lessons to be engaging, structured, and achievable
- every student matters – we support all individuals each with their own unique strengths and challenges
- every interaction matters – we build on consistency, respect, and belief in each learner’s potential
Together, we nurture a community where students feel safe to take risks, re-engage with learning, and achieve — because success at Horizons Academy begins with stability, deepens through engagement, and flourishes in growth.