Having opened in September 2009 we are now an established, successful and oversubscribed academy. Every year over 700 students want to join us in Year 7. Our brilliant Sixth Form also attracts hundreds of external applicants.
As a parent and an educator with thirty years of experience behind me, I am passionate and committed about the difference school can make to our children.
Our Academy vision: ‘Learning together to flourish’, is lived out every day and is a vision genuinely informed by our Christian values. These values of forgiveness, joy, perseverance, charity and servant leadership are an integral part of our journey to success. Visitors always comment on the sense of purpose; of belonging and of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our mission: Work Hard Be Kind No Excuses, provides students with a compass to guide and direct their own journey. The Chelsea Academy Way for Behaviour clearly sets out our expectations so that every student understands how they should conduct themselves both in and out of school.
We have a longer school day than most other local schools. Each day (apart from Wednesday) is made up of six, 55 minute lessons. Our curriculum is broad in Year 7, 8 and 9. This allows students to discover and master subjects such as Citizenship, the Arts and languages. These are of course in addition to the core building block subjects of English, Maths and Science. Towards the end of Year 9 students choose their GCSE options for the two year GCSE programme which starts in Year 10. Our Sixth Form offer is a unique one. We specialise in A Level only programmes and in addition have chosen to offer A Levels such as Design & Technology and English Literature & Language not offered locally. Our Extended Curriculum ensures that students benefit from having a rich ‘all round’ experience. Over 50 free after-school clubs operate every week! We are fortunate that the Chelsea Academy Foundation funds and supports much of our Extended Curriculum offer. All this is done so that by the time students leave the Academy they will have developed the resilience, wisdom, hope and skills with which to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
This website holds a range of information no matter your interest in the Academy. The news section of the website is regularly updated with what we have been up to. Please take a look. Parents and carers, do visit the Parent Portal, which has content specifically for you. If you are interested in joining us as a member of staff, then the careers section has what you need. Current students and staff can access emails, calendars and Google drive through the Chelsea Academy Learning Cloud (CALC).
I am exceptionally proud and privileged to lead Chelsea Academy. It is a wonderful, dynamic and fast moving environment. We benefit from being in a fantastic London location and from the opportunity to take advantage of excellent partnerships, both local and further afield. The Academy is also fortunate to have an outstanding Board of governors. They are truly invested and interested in the Academy.
Please feel free to arrange a visit to the Academy or to contact us for further information. If you are intending to visit and find out more about the Academy for your Y5 or 6 child, please do visit our Admissions page, where you should find all the information you need. Our Registrar, Jane Livesy is also happy to speak to you for an informal chat.