Agenda item

To receive an update on academic progress within the Borough of Spelthorne from the Area Education Officer

The Chairman welcomed Kerry Randle, Area Education Officer (NE), Surrey County Council and Bindi Sarl and Michael Youlton from Babcock4S who presented the report.

Members discussed the educational achievement in Spelthorne. It was noted that progress had been made in reading, writing and mathematics at Key Stage 2.  Secondary schools in Spelthorne had maintained their position. A request was made for the context behind the data and for a comparison with schools in similar boroughs such as Hillingdon, Richmond, Slough and Hounslow.

Kerry Randle suggested that the Headteachers of the Primary and Secondary Schools in Spelthorne attend an Informal meeting of the Local Committee at a future date.