We are among the most improved schools in the country in the Achievement and Attainment Tables, published on Thursday, March 1, by the Government.

The tables measure the performance of 14-year-olds in English, mathematics and science.

In his letter to Mr Guthrie, Mr Knight says:

Your results show that over the period 2003-2006 you are among the top performing schools, based on sustained improvement in the aggregate of pupils achieving Level 5+ in English, mathematics and science.
There is a lot to celebrate with these results as we know that young people who reach Level 5 at the end of Key Stage 3 are better prepared for their GCSEs, and have better life-chances, so pupils and teachers should be extremely proud of their performance.
Please pass on my thanks and congratulations to your pupils, staff and governors for their hard work and success, and I sent my best wishes for sustained improvement in the year ahead.

Mr Knight said he would also be sending a copy of the letter to local MP, Helen Goodman, and the local Director of Children’s Services.