Schools celebrating success
Three Warwickshire secondary schools have been recognised for their achievements based on 2016 Key Stage 4 results. The following schools received a congratulatory letter from the Minister of State for School Standards Nick Gibb:
Southam College and Stratford Girls' Grammar School both achieved a Progress 8 score of well above the national average.
The Polesworth School was recognised for being one of the top non-selective state-funded schools showing the highest percentage of pupils entering the English Baccalaureate.
For more information about the criteria and a full list of schools receiving letters click here:
Congratulations also go to Alcester Academy who were successful in being granted National Support School Status in March, and to headteacher, Paul Hyde who is now recognised as a National Leader of Education (NLE).
NLEs are outstanding headteachers or principals who, together with the staff in the National Support School use their expertise and professionalism to provide support to schools in challenging circumstances.