The award is seen as a real boost to the academy and the community. It shows the impact of the Success For All program (SFA), in particular the Tutoring and Phonics which has further supported the academy in maintaining and improving academic standards, especially in times of real need for all schools. This high level of achievement by the staff and children of the academy has been developed over several years and the whole learning community has played its part in producing an academy where children feel supported, cared for and have the right learning environment for them to achieve.

The Head teacher of the academy, Michelle Siequien spoke of her pride in the children and staff after receiving the award, “We are delighted to now be a Flagship Academy for SFA. The commitment and hard work from staff and pupils over the last few years has been recognised with this award and we look forward to continuing with the success of this program.”

Michael Shepherd, Director of the Literacy Charity Success for All, also recognised that this could be a real turning point for Primary schools in Peterborough, “Discovery Primary Academy highlights the impact that a highly effective literacy program with built in Tutoring and Phonics can have in supporting children to catch up during these challenging times. We all hope that this will now be taken up by other schools across Peterborough to ensure that we raise the attainment of all children in the area and in doing so create better life opportunities for them all.”

Mike Sandeman, CEO of the Four Cs Multi-Academy Trust said, “Given the excellent work the team at Discovery Primary Academy are undertaking to ensure the correct progress in literacy for all children, it is to be hoped that national government recognise what is being provided here and look to spread the knowledge and expertise wider”.