Staff, pupils, and parents at Wood Green High School talk about what they believe has made the school a success despite its location despite its challenging circumstances.
Wood Green, in Wednesbury, West Midlands, one of the five poorest areas of the UK, features in an Ofsted report that showcases 12 schools in challenging circumstances that have all been rated as "outstanding" in at least two inspections.
Staff, pupils and parents set out what they believe to be the reasons behind the school's success, including:
- A positive school ethos
- Providing a curriulum that meets all our needs
- Focusing on staff recruitment and training
- Removing barriers to learning
- Creating a culture of learning through sport
Each of these five areas is explored to reveal exactly what the school is doing to ensure it provides the very highest quality of education for all its students.
