Conversion to academy celebrated
A primary has celebrated its conversion into an academy.
Queensmead Primary Academy, in Braunstone, Leicester, as it is now known, broke away from local authority control and now receives money directly from the Government.
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It made the move with the help of Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust, of Nottingham. The trust will help with the school's day-to-day running, including finance, staffing and payroll.
A celebratory assembly took place at the Winstanley Drive school, which used to be called Queensmead Community Primary, on Monday, ahead of an official opening.
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Head teacher Andrew Jeffery-Clarke said: "This isn't just about our new beginning as an academy. It is also about how, despite the challenging circumstances the former school faced, we believe we can make a difference and establish Queensmead as the academy to be part of in Leicester.
"We're all proud to celebrate the future."
The school was placed in special measures in May because pupils' achievement was significantly below average.
Barry Day, chief executive of the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust, said: "As sponsor of this academy we will do much more than simply change its name and structure.
"We will use our extensive educational expertise to significantly improve the results."
Comments
by newonemag
Thursday, November 08 2012, 6:11PM
“Bob and llamalamb: are you two real? If you look on their website or simply Google them, GDFT has a brilliant record for making huge successes out of previously struggling council run schools. They don't privatise them, there's no selection and staff are supported and trained not sacked. Just give these youngsters in Braunston a chance for heaven's sake.”
by Bob491
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 11:45AM
“Quote: "As sponsor of this academy we will do much more than simply change its name and structure."
So it's privatisation of schools, as well as privatisation of the NHS and privatisation of the police if the Con candidate wins the PCC election. Enough said!
Unfortunately that also means dumbing down services for most of us.”
by llamalamb
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 8:34AM
“It will be interesting to see what a name change will make? Same school, same teachers, same buildings, same kids and same problems. Is it just a posher uniform that the parents will have to cough up for? Typical Tory window dressing.”