Welcome to Telscombe Cliffs Academy.
I am delighted to welcome you to Telscombe Cliffs Academy and feel both thrilled and honoured to serve as Head Teacher.
The 2024–25 academic year was a particularly exciting one, with the most positive Ofsted outcome in many years – a wonderful reflection of the hard work and dedication of our pupils, staff, and community.
Having lived in the local area for many years, I know first-hand what a special community Telscombe Cliffs is. This strong sense of belonging extends into our academy, where staff support and care for one another and model these values every day for our children.
Since joining STEP Academy Trust in 2022, we have benefited from being part of one of the country’s highest-performing multi-academy trusts. STEP places a strong emphasis on research-informed practice, and this continues to drive our success. In July 2025, we celebrated our best-ever collective Key Stage 2 outcomes across the Trust and achieved results in line with or above national averages in Early Years, Phonics, Multiplication Tables Checks, and Key Stage 2 SATs for the third year running.
At Telscombe Cliffs, we are committed to providing a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum where every child can thrive. Our inclusive approach ensures that all pupils experience meaningful learning, supported by high-quality teaching and regular professional development for our staff.
Our PUPAC values – Passion, Urgency, Positivity, Aspiration, and Commitment – are at the heart of everything we do. These values are celebrated weekly in our Friday assemblies and shine through in the politeness, kindness, and hard work of our pupils, especially as we watch our Year 6 children leave us confident and secondary-ready.
Learning at Telscombe Cliffs goes beyond the classroom. Children enjoy outdoor learning, music lessons, performances, trips, after-school clubs, debating, and sporting competitions. We also value pupil voice, with an active Pupil Parliament leading assemblies and driving positive change. In 2024–25, we proudly achieved the Rights Respecting Schools Bronze Award and are now aiming for Silver.
We know that partnership with parents and carers is key to every child’s success, and we value your support with regular reading, weekly home learning, and creative projects.
I warmly invite you to visit our school and experience our vibrant, supportive community first-hand. If you would like to arrange a tour or need any further information, please contact our school office – we would be delighted to help.
Warmest regards,
