Local school records improved results

One Leek school has been given reason to celebrate as the secondary school league tables were released today.

Leek High School was named the second most improved school in Staffordshire with regards to GCSE results, after their results shot up by 16%.

Headteacher John Spencer told the Sentinel today: "We are big on student support and TLC for the kids. We don't let them slip through the net."

Nathan Bloor gained 13 qualifications at the school last summer, including two A* grades, and was keen to praise his teachers. The 16-year-old said: "It really helped that I got on well with my teachers. They were there if you needed help at dinner times."

Overall in Staffordshire, 56.5% of pupils achieved A*-C passes in maths, English and at least three other subjects.