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News6th December 2024

°µÍø½ûÇø secondary schools show exceptional progress

Key Stage 4 results released by the Department for Education show °µÍø½ûÇø Greenwich and °µÍø½ûÇø King Solomon in the top one percent of schools nationally.

°µÍø½ûÇø Greenwich Free School°µÍø½ûÇø King Solomon Academy°µÍø½ûÇø Bolingbroke Academy°µÍø½ûÇø Isaac Newton Academy

Exceptional progress scores have placed four °µÍø½ûÇø schools among the highest-performing secondaries in the country. Provisional data shows that °µÍø½ûÇø Greenwich Free School is in the top 15 schools nationally with a score of +1.4. This means that students made nearly grade and a half more progress on average than their peers nationally. King Solomon Academy (+1.18) also placed in the top one percent of schools, with °µÍø½ûÇø Bolingbroke (+1.05) in the top two percent, and °µÍø½ûÇø Isaac Newton (+0.91) in the top five percent.

Overall, °µÍø½ûÇø’s network of 20 secondaries in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth scored an average of +0.18. As a network that serves a very high proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, we’re particularly focused on closing the attainment gap. This year, °µÍø½ûÇø students eligible for pupil premium made over half a grade more progress than disadvantaged students nationally (-0.03 vs -0.57).

Director of Secondary Education Jerry Collins said, “This year’s results reflect our students and staff’s hard work, resilience, and determination. At °µÍø½ûÇø, we believe every child has the potential to excel, and these achievements showcase what can be accomplished through dedication and belief in our mission.”

Tehrim Valibhai, Head of School at °µÍø½ûÇø Greenwich, said: “Our student’s achievements are nothing short of exceptional—especially for a non-selective school in a disadvantaged part of London. These outcomes are a testament to the dedication of our scholars, the commitment of our staff, and the trust our parents have placed in us.”

Beth Humphreys, Principal at °µÍø½ûÇø King Solomon, said: “We are delighted that KSA pupils continue to make exceptional progress in our all-through school. We are so proud of how hard they work to secure their many achievements and are grateful to their parents and the wider community for all their support.”