Luton school in a primary position
Hillborough Junior School headteacher John Williams (centre back) with staff and pupils
Hillborough Junior School staff and pupils were basking in yet another accolade this week – they were the only Luton school to appear in a national newspaper poll of England’s top 400 primary and prep schools.
The influential Sunday Times Schools Guide takes various criteria into account, including Sats Key Stage 2 results. Hillborough Primary came 214th – down from 150th last year. It has also been designated a National Support School with headteacher John Williams named as a National Leader.
Mr Williams said: “The school has a strong tradition of achievement.
“We’ve gone from strength to strength since being awarded BEACON status in 1999. We’ve just been designated a National Support School and I’ve been named a National Leader.”
But he added: “The reason for our success is team work. Staff want to stay because they feel an important part of the school. “I believe in CPD – continuing professional development, which allows teachers to develop within the school.
“This means we can offer the children stability in an ever-changing world. We give them roots, a sense of belonging. We’re like family.
“We build on what they can achieve. We have a rigorous programme of sports and performing arts which encourages self-esteem and confidence and this impacts on their learning.”The influential Sunday Times Schools Guide takes various criteria into account, including Sats Key Stage 2 results. Hillborough Primary came 214th – down from 150th last year. It has also been designated a National Support School with headteacher John Williams named as a National Leader.
Mr Williams said: “The school has a strong tradition of achievement.
“We’ve gone from strength to strength since being awarded BEACON status in 1999. We’ve just been designated a National Support School and I’ve been named a National Leader.”
But he added: “The reason for our success is team work. Staff want to stay because they feel an important part of the school. “I believe in CPD – continuing professional development, which allows teachers to develop within the school.
“This means we can offer the children stability in an ever-changing world. We give them roots, a sense of belonging. We’re like family.
“We build on what they can achieve. We have a rigorous programme of sports and performing arts which encourages self-esteem and confidence and this impacts on their learning.”
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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