What does it take to achieve excellence in challenging school environments?
In this new book, Outstanding Against the Odds: How Seven Schools Achieve Excellence, seven inspiring headteachers share how they transformed their schools – despite the odds.
Their real-world insights offer practical, proven strategies that any school leader can learn from.
And for today only (Monday 3rd March), you can get the Kindle edition for just 99p (Paperback RRP £16).
Meet the Headteachers
- Beth Dyer – Led the first outstanding school on the Isle of Wight since 2011, despite a high number of high disadvantaged pupils.
- Helen Nicholson – Took one of the UK’s lowest-performing schools to the top four most improved.
- Ian Scotchbrook – United two struggling schools under one vision, achieving outstanding results.
- Joanna Savidge – Transformed Clockhouse Primary with a deep-rooted community focus.
- Maxine Low – Founded and leads a six-form entry school with 1,350+ pupils, driven by heart-led leadership.
- Paula Philips – Changed perceptions of education in a government-named “cold spot” with a staff-first approach.
- Paul Murphy – Took Lancasterian Primary from struggling to outstanding with a bold, unconventional journey.
This book is a must-read for school leaders who want to make a lasting impact. Don’t miss this limited-time offer—get your copy today.
