"At Solihull School, ‘Perseverantia’, the spirit of perseverance that defines both our motto and our school song, runs through everything we do. We are proud that our pupils’ recent examination results placed us within the top 1% of schools nationally for value-added at GCSE and within the top 10% for A Level, as measured by the ALPS performance thermometer.

"The real story, though, isn’t about percentages or charts; it is about how our staff and pupils work together, thinking carefully about learning with a shared commitment to helping every pupil make the best possible progress.

"Since adopting the ALPS platform in 2023 for A Level, and extending it to GCSE from 2024, we’ve found its real value lies in shaping performance rather than simply measuring it. ALPS gives us a shared language for discussing progress and helps us identify both departmental strengths and areas where focused strategies can make the greatest impact."

Read Mrs Robinson's article, on page 32 of the November edition of the magazine, here.