Tudor Grange Samworth Academy

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy (A Church of England School), previously known as Samworth Enterprise Academy, is a school with Academy status located in Leicester, England. It is a co-educational school for 3-16 year olds that specialises in Food, Business and Enterprise. The school was created on the site of the Mary Linwood Comprehensive School which closed in 1997. It opened in 2007[1] under the co-sponsorship of the Church of England and businessman Sir David Samworth,[2] and incorporates a fully functioning church.[3]

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy (A Church of England School)
Address
Trenant Road

Leicester
,
Leicestershire
,
LE2 6UA

England
Coordinates52.5931°N 1.1389°W / 52.5931; -1.1389
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoA place for all to flourish
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established2007 (2007)
Department for Education URN144479 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalMr. Alan Wilkinson
GenderCoeducational
Age3 to 18
Websitehttp://www.samworth.tgacademy.org.uk/

The school became part of the Tudor Grange Academies Trust in January 2016.[4]

Concerns and criticism

Inadequate rating and special measures

In September 2014, after poor GCSE results, the original head Pat Dubas resigned,[5] and a new interim head was appointed.[6] An Ofsted report in June 2015, classified the school as "inadequate in almost all areas" and placing it into special measures.[7][8]

Alleged malpractice

In July 2016, a whistleblower alleged that the members of staff had been engaging in malpractice by helping students during GCSE examinations and having access to examination papers prior to the start of public examinations. The claims are currently being investigated by the Joint Council for Qualifications.[9]

See also

References
  1. "City academy finally opens doors". BBC News. 3 September 2007. Archived from the original on 14 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  2. "Pork pie makers lead the way for academies". The Daily Telegraph. 25 May 2007. Archived from the original on 14 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  3. "Headteacher defends school funeral". Channel 4 News. 9 January 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  4. http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/samworth-academy-new-sponsor/story-28625534-detail/story.html
  5. Fisher, Samantha (16 September 2014). "Samworth Enterprise Academy head steps down after poor GCSEs". Leicester Mercury. Archived from the original on 29 September 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  6. Dryden, Fiona (17 September 2014). "New head at Samworth Enterprise Academy, in Leicester, speaks out". Leicester Mercury. Archived from the original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  7. Martin, Dan J. (25 June 2015). "Ofsted inspectors deliver damning verdict on failing Samworth Enterprise Academy". Leicester Mercury. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  8. Troughton, Adrian (28 June 2015). "Parents of pupils at struggling Samworth Academy agree with Ofsted's damning verdict on school". Leicester Mercury. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  9. http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/investigation-underway-at-tudor-grange-samworth-academy-following-exam-cheating-allegations/story-29466559-detail/story.html
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