Cash Boost For Improved Schools

One secondary school and ten primary schools in Leeds West are among the country’s most improved schools and are set to receive a cash boost of thousands of pounds. The money can be paid as bonuses to all staff in the school - heads, teachers, caretakers, administrative and catering staff, recognising that successful schools are built on teamwork.

The qualifying schools are:

West Leeds High School (£31,950).
Armley Primary School
Bramley St Peter’s Church of England Primary School
Greenhill Primary School
Lawns Park Primary School
Lower Wortley Primary School
Ryecroft Primary School
St Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School
Summerfield Primary School
Whingate Primary School
Wyther Park Primary School
(varying from £5,000 to £10,000).

John Battle Says:

“I am delighted that so many of Leeds West’s schools have gained this award and I welcome the extra investment from the government,” said John Battle MP. “These awards recognise schools’ achievement in raising standards - based on the hard work and dedication of all their staff.” The awards go to schools where pupil performance in 2001 is substantially better than 1998, schools that have come out of special measures in 2000/1 school year, and schools where pupil performance in 2001 was better than the majority of schools in similar circumstances."