St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy in Buxton has been recognised as one of the most improved schools in the country.
The school has been ranked the third most improved school in England for overall attainment due to significant progress in GCSE results.
This is according to this summer’s Department for Education data that has been analysed by the Excellence Hub.
David Redfern, Headteacher at St Thomas More, said the school was thrilled with the ranking.
He said: “To be recognised nationally as one of the most improved schools in England is an exceptional achievement and a moment of immense pride for everyone connected with St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy. The Excellence Hub’s analysis of this summer’s Department for Education data places us among the top schools in the country for improvement, and this recognition reflects the dedication, ambition and resilience shown across our community.”
Data also shows that St Thomas More is the second most improved for English results in the country and fourth most improved nationally for pupils achieving Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths.
Mr Redfern said this news marked the end of a remarkable academic year in which the school was awarded a Good judgement from Ofsted and an extremely positive Catholic Schools Inspection outcome.
He said: “Both confirmed the strength of our provision, our ethos and the commitment that runs through every part of the school. To then achieve such significant national progress in GCSE results shows how deeply our school motto, BeMore, is lived each day by pupils and staff.”
He thanked all of the pupils and staff at the school and said: “Our pupils have shown outstanding determination and our staff have given their absolute best to guide and support them. We are also grateful for the steady encouragement of parents and carers, whose support helps our young people thrive. This national acknowledgement proves that the collective effort of our community is making a real difference. We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together and excited for the future as we continue to BeMore in all that we do.”
