Statement from Jo Higgins, Chief Executive of Dudley Academies Trust.

“I am delighted with the progress shown in these encouraging and rewarding results and delighted for our learners.

Their results are not only a massive improvement on last year, but a clear indication that standards of Teaching & Learning in our academies have leapt forward. It is also great news for our staff and I want to send a big ‘thank you’ to all of them.

Our learners have made improved progress in real terms, and I am confident that we will see improved results again next year. We can say to parents that if their children come to one of our academies, they will have every opportunity to excel.”