in 1985, and began its work in the UK but now delivers educational, healthcare and housing projects globally.

On opening, the school served about 500 11-16 year olds from an area of significant social economic disadvantage.

The vast majority of students are White British and very few speak an ethnic language at home.

This is based on choosing the subjects needed for English Baccalaureate, and a good progress 8 benchmark score.

[8] The specialism of the Academy is Mathematics and ICT with Business and Enterprise, and these disciplines are emphasised throughout the curriculum.