‘Mossbourne two’ would meet demands of parents who beg for a place at academy in east London, says headteacher

The Citizen meets James Woods from Rivendale Education, a group which plans to set up a school free from local authority control. If it succeeds, pupils and parents can expect some radical changes

Parents of pupils at Springfield, St. Matthias and St. John the Baptist have until 13 June to respond to plans to federate the schools

Cash may be diverted, says Meg Hillier

Sir Michael Wilshaw says clever pupils from poorer backgrounds want to get into Oxbridge on their merits, not by being given lower offers

Heads and staff win recognition for rapid improvements

Parents and teachers have put forward ideas for a state-funded school that is free from local authority control

Former Ofsted inspector praises ‘spectacular breakthrough’ at Mossbourne academy in Hackney, one of poorest parts of UK

• Abuse and harassment ‘more or less eliminated’
• Classes to be shared with teachers around country

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