Two Boats School

At Two Boats School, we make excellent provision for the educational needs of all children aged 3-16 on Ascension Island. Our class sizes and exam success would be the envy of most schools around the world.

Two Boats School is a COBIS Accredited school receiving this prestigious status in July 2024.

The report made mention of the warm and inclusive atmosphere, fostering a supportive environment where students are motivated to learn, exhibit exemplary behaviour and strive for personal growth. The school received commendations for the following:

· The school is commended for the effort and attention devoted to developing the recruitment process and record keeping

· The school is commended for their commitment and diligence in providing safeguarding training

· Its exemplary and robust approach to ensuring that off-site activities are appropriate, safe and educationally impactful

· The school and Board of Governors for their commitment to their own training and development

· The school values which are now seen throughout the school and has had a positive impact

· For cultivating a learning environment that instils an excellent attitude towards studies in its students

· The school is praised for its steadfast dedication to promoting the wellbeing of the entire school community

· The Headteacher is praised for proving clear direction and vision that guides the school community towards continuous improvement

· The school is commended for their openness and professionalism in communicating with parents

· The school is commended for their efforts to engage students with the outside World, especially with the limiting factors of the remoteness of the Island location

Students follow a curriculum modelled on the National Curriculum for England and take PIRA and PUMA assessments in Primary followed by IGCSEs at age sixteen. The school is committed to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum and offers a comprehensive range of academic subjects complemented by enriching field trips and a robust extra-curricular programme. Whilst celebrating local traditions, the school maintains a British educational ethos that emphasises values integral to its mission.

The school enjoys strong support from the island community and a parent group with the high expectations indicated by their decision to move here to work with their families. Ascension has no permanent population so the majority of our students are St. Helenian British with significant minorities from mixed and UK backgrounds. We have a committed and supportive staff team from the UK and St. Helena.

In the most positive way possible, this job is like no other, and this school is like no other. The students are amongst the most well-behaved, caring, assured and engaged that you are likely to meet anywhere. Whether as prospective student, parent, member of staff or interested observer, I commend the work of Two Boats School to you.

Headteacher