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Ashcroft Technology Academy

Ashcroft Technology Academy

Message From The Principal

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Douglas Mitchell MA (Hons)

It gives me great pleasure to invite you to explore our website.  

At the Academy, ambition and excellence are at the heart of everything we do; and as one of the top-performing schools in the country, we take immense pride in our students' achievements and in the disciplined and supportive environment we provide. Our reputation is well-established and, as a result, the Academy is heavily over-subscribed, highlighting the demand that exists for the outstanding education and pastoral care we offer. 

At the Academy, we celebrate our students' remarkable attendance, exemplary behaviour and outstanding academic success. We are committed to maintaining an environment which is strict and in which every student can always give of their best, and therefore reach their full potential. We believe that high standards should be a constant goal, and we believe in the power of developing excellent habits and manners.  It will come as no surprise, therefore, that we actively teach and promote hard work, personal responsibility, resilience, self-regulation and kindness, and take the time to explain why these are the qualities our students will need to succeed at the Academy and long after their time with us. 

Our teachers are exceptional. They are not only committed to our students and their academic successes, but they are also equally committed to their own professional development. We invest heavily in their professional learning, and, because of this, our students benefit from high-quality teaching that inspires and motivates in a disruption-free environment. 

At the Academy, everyone feels valued, and success is celebrated together. We take great joy in recognising the achievements of our students, and of our staff.  We also understand that learning goes beyond the classroom. Our extensive extra-curricular programme and thoughtfully planned pastoral curriculum are designed to ignite our students' curiosity and develop their character. It is therefore the case that we actively encourage our students to explore their interests, acquire new skills and flourish as ambitious young people. 

Thank you for visiting Ashcroft Technology Academy. I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our values and our curriculum and look forward to meeting you at one of our open events.