The academy sponsor and Department for Education say the school is not viable because of a lack of capacity, but the local councillor believes it is just the latest casualty of under-funding from the Government.
Previously described by Schools Minister Lord Nash as an ‘exceptional’ school leader, new regional director for the South, Ben Parnell, will also be working with the Principal at Cowes Enterprise College.
The two-month competition invites students to respond to the core Ormiston Academies Trust values of “anyone can excel; enjoy the challenge; share what is best and be inclusive”
Concerns from Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector about the behaviour at the Academy led to the inspection in February. OnTheWight has the details of the findings.
Staff and students have come together to mark the achievements of all the students, who have worked exceptionally hard through incredibly challenging circumstances, to secure these grades
The detail behind the decision-making at last night's emergency Executive meeting to agree the transfer of Cowes Enterprise College to Ormiston Academies Trust.
OnTheWight's questioning has led the council to have to finally disclose - on the very day they rush through the deal - that Ormiston Academies Trust insisted they should be given Cowes Enterprise College, rather than lease it, as is usual.