Heathlands is a small primary academy located in West Howe, Bournemouth. The Heathlands vision has a focus on all children being successful through effective teaching and learning and strong partnership with parents. There are three key values that underpin the work that is done at Heathlands, these being: Respect, Excellence and Integrity. These values are embedded in the school's curriculum to ensure that pupils will be well prepared for their next stage of education. Children can begin their journey at Heathlands in the school's nursery and remain at the school until they leave, ready to begin their secondary education, at the end of Year 6.