Government approves two new Star secondary schools

Plans for two new secondary schools to be opened by Star Academies have been approved, senior government officials announced today.

Star Academies received approval from the Department for Education (DfE) to open new secondary schools in Wolverhampton and Radcliffe in Greater Manchester as part of the government’s free schools programme.

Star Leadership Academy, Wolverhampton will provide pupils with a high-quality education to enable them to succeed academically and fulfil their potential.

Star Leadership Academy, Radcliffe will help to meet the needs of Radcliffe’s growing population and contribute towards the town’s regeneration.

Both secondary schools, which are expected to open in 2024, will serve young people aged 11-16. Each school will offer a broad and balanced academic curriculum along with a diverse leadership programme to inspire pupils to engage in charitable activity and social action.

Star Academies currently operates 29 schools nationally and was named the top-performing multi-academy trust (MAT) in England for the progress pupils make at its secondary schools (Progress 8).

Hamid Patel CBE, Chief Executive at Star Academies, said:

“We are delighted to be opening two new secondary schools, which will give the young people of Radcliffe and Wolverhampton the opportunity to receive a first-rate education.

Star Academies has a long track record of running top-performing schools. Our schools are committed to creating an environment where pupils are able to achieve their very best academically and personally.

We are looking forward to ensuring that both new schools sit at the very heart of the local community. We aim to create schools that benefit not just today’s young people but future generations too, enabling them to grow, prosper and succeed.”

Added By: Star Academies | Date Added: 5th Feb 2021 | Posted In: Latest News