At a time when university access is deemed more financially challenging than ever before and words/acronyms such as “NEETS”, “recession” and “unemployment” dominate the news agenda – a local Academy has invited North and East London schools (in Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Tower Hamlets and Newham) to join forces in tackling uncertainty and negative student perceptions [...]
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Parents urged to pick primary places as deadline looms
Parents and carers in Hackney are being urged not to leave it too late to apply for a primary place – and to think carefully about their choice of schools to avoid disappointment.
Applications for September 2012 primary places for children born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 are now open. Thousands of parents [...]
Celebrating success at St Matthias’
Pupils at St Matthias’ Primary School in Hackney had a visit from the Speaker of Hackney last week, as she presented certificates at their weekly celebration of school success.
Every Friday the school holds a celebration assembly to highlight all the great things that have happened that week. Classes with the best attendance are given bowls [...]
Hackney schools showcased at fair
Hundreds of parents and carers flocked to the annual Hackney Secondary School’s Fair this week to find out more about education in the borough.
The fair, which showcases all secondary schools in Hackney, took place on Tuesday 13 September at The Urswick School in Paragon Road. In addition to meeting teachers and headteachers, parents were also [...]
Hackney’s secondary schools celebrate stunning results
Hackney is top of the class once again after schools in the borough achieved their best ever GCSE results. This year, 58% of students achieved five good GCSEs including English and Maths – a rise of almost 3% on last year. Yet again, this places the borough above both last year’s national and Inner London averages. [...]
100% attendance leads Clapton student to academic success
One Clapton Girls’ Technology College student revealed the secrets to her GCSE success today – she has never taken a day off school.
Michelle Jansen, who scored 6A*s, 5As and 1 B, has 100% attendance. She said: “I’m surprised, and so pleased. My attendance certainly helped with my results, as well as all the hard [...]
Speaking of results… award winning Haggerston student scoops 10 A*s
Haggerston School pupil Mae-Li Evans adds 10A*s and 1A to the title of Hackney Jack Petchey Speak Out challenge winner after impressing judges with her speech on procrastination.
Commenting on her grades, she said: “I was quite worried about one of my grades but it’s turned out well so I’m proud of that. Next year I’m [...]
Dyslexia no barrier for high-flying Petchey Academy student
A Petchey Academy student is celebrating today after overcoming the barriers presented to her by dyslexia to excel in her GCSEs.
Esme Kirk, 15, secured all excellent GCSEs including an A* in History and a B in maths. The grades will allow her to go on and study English Literature, History and Textiles at The Petchey [...]
Record results at Hackney Free and Parochial Secondary School
For the third consecutive year, students at Hackney Free and Parochial Secondary School in Paragon Road are celebrating record GCSE results.
77% of Year 11 students achieved five or more GCSE grades at A* to C. This is a 21% increase on the previous year. 45% of students achieved five or more GCSEs grades A*-C including [...]
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