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Secretary of State for Education congratulates Trust Schools

We are hugely proud today as our CEO Janet Sheriff OBE and our CLT schools All Saints in Bradford, Prince Henry's Grammar School and Trinity All Saints in Bradford receive a letter from the Secretary of State for Education the RT Hon Bridget Phillipson congratulating them on their hard work in raising outcomes for disadvantaged students. It takes a village to achieve these things - or, in this case, trust between Trust colleagues in all our schools and the Central Team collaborating to build outcomes for everyone. And of course, the hard work from those all important students.

Dear Colleague,

Congratulations to you and your team on the excellent outcomes the disadvantaged pupils at your school achieved at the end of the 2024/25 academic year. Your school’s performance places it among the very best nationally, and this is a significant achievement.

This success reflects the dedication of your staff and the hard work of your pupils. It shows what can be achieved when ambition and commitment come together. Thank you for everything you do to give children the best possible opportunities to succeed.

Your school’s achievements demonstrate what is possible, and I hope you will continue to share your experience and best practice with others. Even the strongest schools can go further. We encourage you to lead the way as a system leader - sharing effective practice, championing networks, supporting collaboration, and helping raise standards across the sector.

There are real opportunities available for you to support improvement for a wider group of pupils including through:

  • engaging actively with your region’s RISE networks and partnering with nearby schools and trusts;
  • contributing to regional roundtables and professional communities to spread the approaches that are working in your context; and
  • sustaining excellence by continuing to focus on disadvantaged pupils


Please pass on my thanks and congratulations to your staff and pupils. I look forward to working with you as we strive together to raise standards for all.

Bridget Phillipson
Secretary of State for Education