Together at The Baird, we 'Fly High' to aspire for excellence.

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IS YOUR CHILD READY TO FLY HIGH?

Inclusive. Nurturing. Stimulating. That’s how we describe our school.

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A LOVE OF LEARNING

We draw out every child’s unique talents and abilities, develop their love of learning and encourage them to reach their full potential.

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LET'S GET CREATIVE AND LEARN

Through creative teaching, personalised learning and practical experiences our pupils become independent learners.

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ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER

We are part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust’s network of 15 academies, located across Sussex.

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A SCHOOL FOR THE COMMUNITY

We want parents and carers to be actively engaged in what their children are learning.

Welcome

Our mission is to become an outstanding academy where Every Child Succeeds. We recognise that success is part of a journey and can take many forms. Within a culture of shared learning and mutual respect, all members of the academy share in celebrating and taking pride in their successes and are inspired and supported to take the next step on their journey.

Our aim is to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment in which our pupils will develop the confidence to step out into an ever changing world, equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence and compassion to make a difference. 

Carly Welch, Principal

6 Key values 

We focus learning around the values of aspiration, a love of learning, inclusion, respect, resilience and independence.

1 Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark

We are the first school in Hastings to receive the prestigious Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark for our outstanding nurturing and inclusive provision.

5 Good Ofsted judgements

In 2019, we were judged by Ofsted as Good in all five areas: leadership and management; teaching, learning and assessment, personal development, behaviour and welfare; outcomes for pupils; and early years provision.