Wolverhampton school among UK's most improved
A Wolverhampton school has received a prestigious national award after it was rated as one of the most improved schools in the country.
St Edmund's Catholic Academy in Compton Road West received the PiXL Award at a ceremony last week.
A set of outstanding GCSE results helped the school to gain recognition as the 12th most improved school in England.
At a plush ceremony at the school, more than 150 pupils received shields and certificates in recognition of their efforts last year.
Principal Maggie Hughes, said: "Back in September 2000 when the students started in Year 7, it was predicted that 54 per cent of them would have five or more A*-C grades including English and maths at the end of Year 11.
"This summer 65 per cent of our Year 11 students have attained this standard, with 72 per cent achieving A*-C grades in at least five subjects. Our students blew all of our predictions out of the water and I am so proud of them."
The evening also featured an inspirational speech from Pat McLaughlin MBE and a drinks reception.
PiXL is a partnership of leaders from over 1500 mutually-supportive secondary schools in England. All students at the academy achieved A-levels and 20 per cent of the grades achieved were at A* or A.
The school was given a multi-million-pound transformation two years ago, relocating into its new home, on part of the former University of Wolverhampton site on Compton Park.
