Applegarth Academy
How to raise expectations and attainment
What problems were in your school and how did you identify them?
The school needed a more focused approach. There was a high turnover of staff with low attainment within the school.
What actions did you take?
A new headteacher was brought in who had a clear vision for the direction of the school and immediately implemented strategies to aid the school. He created a leadership team who shared in his vision. A strategic decision was made to adopt a more collaborative approach to learning and a new literacy strategy was installed. Expectations of what children from a deprived area could achieve was immediately raised which teachers, under this new clear vision, embraced. A programme for children whose emotional development had been affected due to varying factors was introduced. This and the adoption of Philosophy for children, allowed for the development of pupil voice and for them to be involved in the direction of the school.
What were the outcomes?
KS2 results increased from below floor ceiling to 84% combined.
Phonics: 75% to 88%
Staff retention is now high.
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