In the middle of Bradford with a large number of pupils from disadvantaged background; receiving its first set of GCSE results in Summer 2017 you find Dixons Trinity Academy. A Progress 8 score of over +1.0, including for disadvantaged pupils; 70% attaining English and Mathematics at grade 5+ and a wonderfully warm and humane culture, it’s an academy getting a lot of things right. Continue reading
We’re approaching the time of year when teachers of Year 2, Year 6, GCSE and A-level classes can feel like they are going into meltdown. Time for calm heads, clear thinking and the #5MinAchievementPlan. Continue reading