An Introduction

A warm welcome to Heathfield, a school with a rich heritage and strong reputation built on years of excellence. Founded in 1899, Heathfield has a wonderful balance of history and much-loved traditions, alongside a clear vision for the future. Our culture and community are truly second to none, laying the foundations for every child to flourish and benefit from the ‘small school, big opportunities’ that defines Heathfield.

I am immensely proud to be the Head of this remarkable School as we enter a new and exciting season. We are crystal clear on our convictions and aspirations, which are underpinned by wanting the very best for every single young person that walks through the doors of Heathfield. This mandate spurs us to raise the bar ever higher in the classroom to ensure that each student fulfils their potential, aided by our small class sizes and individual support. More than this, we aim to develop character and instil lifelong values that will equip them to live and lead the way in an ever-changing world. This environment and expectation gives Heathfield students the confidence to step out of their comfort zones, to explore and pursue passions as they mature in every sense.

I firmly believe high hopes should drive high standards. Nelson Mandela once famously said, ‘May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears’; a powerful sentiment which provides both insight and challenge. At Heathfield we embrace this, being willing to make bold choices – at times doing things differently – in the best interests of our students. The world needs young women who are marked by integrity, ambition and innovation, and these are the aspirations that we have and seek for every Heathfield student.

When you walk around the wonderful site that is home to Heathfield, I have every confidence that you will see students who are happy, healthy and hungry to succeed. They are without doubt the best advert for the School, and we could not be more proud of them. I trust this will be evident as you explore our website, though there is no substitute for seeing us in person, so I would strongly encourage you to come and see us for yourself. Heathfield is on an exciting journey as we inspire and equip tomorrow’s generation, and we would be delighted to show you more as you consider joining us.