The school has won the award, which acknowledges the school as one of the highest-performing secondary schools in the country, based on 2024 performance data and Ofsted information. The school is part of the Summit Learning Trust, which runs nine schools across the West Midlands.
The awards measure students’ progress between the start of school and their exams at the end of Key Stage 4, in Year 11. Schools are judged on how far students have progressed from the start of their time at school in Year 7. Lyndon School’s Progress 8 score, which measures pupil progress, is above average.
The awards, which are run by the SSAT (The Schools, Students and Teachers Network) compare all state-funded schools in England.
To be recognised with an Educational Outcomes Award is a huge achievement and a testament to the work of the whole school community.
Syreeta Kapswara, Head of School at Lyndon School, said: “We are incredibly proud of all our learners and staff members for making this award a reality. For Lyndon School to be rated as one of the best schools in the country for our learners' academic progress is a truly inspiring moment for me personally, and a remarkable achievement for our Lyndon community”.
Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT, also praised the academy, saying: “Congratulations to Lyndon School on winning an SSAT Educational Outcomes Award. This success is down to the superb learning and teaching, outstanding support and inspirational leadership of staff.
"You have made a huge difference to the lives of the young people in your school. Thank you.”
Abid Butt, Executive Principal at Lyndon, commented: “It’s a testament to the hard work of Mrs Kapswara and the rest of the staff at Lyndon that we have won this prestigious award.
“I’m very pleased and look forward to Lyndon continuing to go from strength to strength”.
This national recognition from SSAT affirms Summit Learning Trust’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and student progress.