News Award for Trinity Academy
Trinity Academy in Thorne has been formally recognised at a national prize-giving ceremony for the outstanding improvements it has made in students' GCSE results.
Ian Brew, principal, accepted two awards on behalf of staff, students and parents at the event held at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in London.
Trinity was recognised as the most improved academy in the UK and the most improved school in Yorkshire and Humberside by the Specialist School and Academies Trust (SSAT).
The awards followed a personally-written letter from Schools Minister Lord Adonis to the Academy after last summer's GCSE results were announced, in which he described Trinity as "a beacon of excellence and hope".
After receiving the awards Mr Brew said: "Naturally, we are delighted that Trinity Academy has been recognised in this way and my congratulations go to all of our students, governors, staff, parents and sister schools who have worked together to achieve these successes.
"It's fantastic to know that we have done so well nationally and also, after just two years, within the region against established schools, many of whom have achieved great things themselves."
Representatives of 359 schools across Britain were invited to the celebratory dinner in London.
Commenting on the excellent achievements Elizabeth Reid, chief executive of the SSAT, said: "It is important that we recognise success in the education system as it is the product of hard work, good leadership and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. This is the success that enables more young people to reach their potential.
"Good schools have a story to tell and the specialist schools programme supports the identification of what works and how it can be replicated, so all schools are making improvements year after year."
Published on 13th March 2008 in News.
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