A secondary school is celebrating after being named one of the best in the country for student GCSE progress.

The Hollins Technology College in Accrington has received national recognition for the value it adds to students’ achievements at GCSE.

SSAT, the Schools, Students and Teachers Network, recently undertook its annual in-depth analysis of official Department for Education data on all state-funded schools in England and identified The Hollins Technology College’s success.

The school has qualified for an SSAT Educational Outcomes Award by being in the top 20 per cent of schools nationally for progress made by pupils between their Key Stage 2 results at primary school and their GCSE results at age 16.

Headteacher Steve Campbell said: “This is fantastic recognition for our hardworking and deeply committed staff and students.

“It is an honour to receive this award and we will continue to ensure the best possible outcomes for all of our students.”

School bosses have now been invited to receive their award at a regional celebration ceremony hosted by SSAT at St John Bosco Arts College in Liverpool on April 30.

Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT, said she was ‘proud’ of the school and its accomplishments.

She said: “The Hollins Technology College should be congratulated for their exceptional achievement.

“They have proved themselves to be leading the field in improving GCSE outcomes for their students.

“There is so much good practice that this school could share, and I hope they will join us at the celebration evening for the chance to network and share strategies with award-winning schools.

“These results are testament to the commitment and hard work of the students, teachers and leadership team at The Hollins Technology College, and show what can be achieved when skilled teachers have high expectations and ambition for every young person.

“I am proud that this school is a member of the SSAT network.”