Exceptional Ofsted Inspection for The Link Academy, Netherton
01/04/22
We are delighted to confirm that The Link Academy has leapt two grades in a recent Ofsted inspection and is now rated as ‘Good’ across the board. Moving from ‘Special Measures’ to ‘Good’ in one go is an exceptional result only achieved by twelve other schools in the last ten years. Click for full story...
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Dudley Academies Trust is a relatively new organisation set up to help transform education in Dudley. With the backing of our sponsor, Dudley College of Technology, we have already achieved much.
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Some of our Year 10 learners are at @The_Globe today to see a performance of Much Ado About Nothing along with learners from @BeaconHillAcad @TheLinkAcademy_ and @StJamesDudley. A big thank you to @DudleyAcadTrust for organising this trip! https://t.co/DQhEwOOgiM
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It takes time and great effort to create great schools, but we believe that with years of investment, improvement, strong leadership and great teaching, we can achieve excellence for our learners. Here is our story so far:
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Exceptional Ofsted inspection result
The Link Academy in Netherton, Dudley, has leapt two grades in a recent Ofsted inspection and is now rated as ‘Good’ across the board. Moving from ‘Special Measures’ to ‘Good’ in one go is an exceptional result only achieved by twelve other schools in the last ten...
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Third year of improved GCSE results
Jo Higgins, Chief Executive of Dudley Academies Trust said, “I am delighted with the progress shown in these remarkable results and delighted for our learners.
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Sukhjot Dhami appointed as Principal of Beacon Hill Academy
19/05/2020
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2020 League Tables show academic progress in every academy
All four Trust secondary academies see an improvement in their Progress 8 scores. All four academies see an improvement in their Progress 8 scores for disadvantaged learners. All four academies see an improvement in their Attainment 8 scores. Three academies see an improvement in their percentage...
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Ian Moore appointed at St James
New principal appointed from proven management team
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GCSE Results improve in all four academies
Improvements shown in attainment and progress
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Pegasus Academy goes up a grade
Ofsted inspection says school is improving
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Learning with Artificial Intelligence
Century AI software is introduced to accelerate learners’ progress in English, Mathematics and Science.
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Emma Edwards-Morgan appointed as Principal at The Link Academy
As an ex-pupil, Emma becomes a news story when she finds some of her schoolgirl artwork still on display.
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£500,000 investment in IT
Delivery starts of 1,080 new PCs and 280 laptops. Dudley College donates another 100 PCs. Major improvements are made to cabling and wireless networks.
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Pandas encourage attendance
Perfect Attendance – No Days Absent attendance strategy is launched across the Trust.
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Upgrade initiative
The Academy day is extended by one period on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for all Year 11s.
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Introducing Values Driven Expectations
A new system of rewards and behaviour management brings a different culture to the schools and a boost to teaching and learning in the classrooms.
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All change!
Learners start the term with new uniforms (free blazers and ties), a new school day and new teaching methods centred around Collaborative Learning.
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A new identity
High Arcal Academy becomes Beacon Hill Academy, Holly Hall Academy is now Pegasus Academy, Hillcrest Academy changes to The Link Academy and Castle Academy is re-named St James Academy The names have been developed by students.
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Developing our estate
Work starts on £4.5 million worth of improvements to the fabric of the four academies.
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First appointments to the Central Team
Experienced professionals are recruited to lead on data management, estates, finance, HR, IT, marketing and leadership development.
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Andy Landers appointed Principal at Pegasus Academy
Andy moves over from the SLT at Hillcrest.
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SMART curriculum
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Launch of Strategic Plan 2018-20
The Trust explains what it is going to achieve over the next three years and how it will achieve its ambitious targets.
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Introducing the Trust values
Following a student leadership day, learners come up with the Trust values. Dreaming big Rewarding effort Leading together Respecting each other and our world Learning that inspires.
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Jo Higgins appointed Chief Executive
Jo Higgins joins from Penistone Grammar School with the aim of transforming the performance and estates of the four schools.
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Our new mission and vision:
Working together we will develop inspirational schools which instil ambition and desire in young learners, open their minds, widen their horizons and equip them to succeed in a challenging world. Find out more about our Vision & Mission.
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DAT Announces Board of Trustees
The Trustees comprise highly successful leaders from education, business and the public sector.
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Launch of Dudley Academies Trust
Four Dudley secondary schools are brought together under the sponsorship of Dudley College of Technology to form a new Multi Academy Trust.
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