The recognition, announced this week through the DfE’s Similar Schools report, places St Anne’s among a small number of schools nationally whose attendance outcomes are significantly stronger than those of comparable schools.
This achievement comes at a time when attendance across England remains a major challenge, with many schools still below pre-pandemic levels. The DfE’s letter highlights St Anne’s as a model of strong practice and invites other schools to contact the Academy to learn from its approach.
CHRIS HEYES HEADTEACHER OF ST ANNE'S ACADEMY
In its latest national attendance reports, the DfE highlighted St Anne’s as a school demonstrating effective practice and strong outcomes in both overall attendance and reduced persistent absence. St Anne's will now feature as a higher-performing school in the national Similar Schools report, visible to schools across the country. Other schools may contact St Anne's to learn from its successful attendance practices and strategies.
JULIE HOLLIS CEO OF CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST
This recognition follows a year of significant momentum for St Anne’s Academy, including its best-ever GCSE results, and continued improvement across behaviour, culture, and student support. The Academy was also judged 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, showcasing just how far the school has come in such a short space of time.
