SHINE on Saturday @ Archbishop Sumner
The grant recipient
Archbishop Sumner Primary School is an inner-city school and most of its students live in rented housing. It is the only Full Serviced Extended primary school in Lambeth and has a successful track record in delivering extended hours learning opportunities for students.
The programme
SHINE @ Archbishop Sumner takes 60 underachieving students in years 4, 5 and 6 (7-11 year olds) from the school and seven other local schools.
Latest results
- 77% of students now have a reading age above their chronological age, compared to 27% at the beginning of the year
- in maths the average progress was one full National Curriculum level
- case studies illustrate students' achievements can be measured in increased motivation and a new found commitment to learning - students have also become more assertive in group situations, which is good preparation for secondary education
The funding
SHINE has made a grant to part fund set up and running costs. The school funds the post of Project Manager and further contributions are made by parents and other funding bodies.
Funding: £99,772 to Archbishop Sumner Primary School, over four years (2005-09)
Contact Archbishop Sumner School: 020 7735 2781
"We are very excited about the ABS SHINE on Saturday programme. It is over-subscribed by the eight schools participating from North Lambeth, an area which needs so many resources to ensure equality of opportunity."
Head teacher, Archbishop Sumner Primary School
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"We are very excited about the ABS SHINE on Saturday programme. It is over-subscribed by the eight schools participating from North Lambeth, an area which needs so many resources to ensure equality of opportunity."
Head teacher, Archbishop Sumner Primary School