Rob MacDonald, an activist in the Socialist Party and brought the case to the High Court.

[3] But on 27 July 2006 the High Court decided that the closure of Tamworth Manor school, to make way for an academy, should be allowed to go ahead.

It opened its first school in 1991 and now runs 54 primary and secondary academies in London and Essex, and train thousands of teachers per year.

[5] The 2012 Ofsted report complimented the highly skilled teachers who understood their pupils and tailored their teaching to their needs.

Courses are offered on site in conjunction with Harris CTC, with whom the academy has good links .

The EBacc includes subjects which are considered "essential to many degrees and open up lots of doors".

The curriculum offer is annually reviewed against the neds of that year group, statutory requirements and recommendations from external agencies.

PHSE and Citizenship is delivered in a variety of ways by assemblies, tutors and visiting experts.

[10] The academy is located on the edge of Wide Way and Recreation Drive, north of Mitcham Common in an area called Pollards Hill.