A spokesperson for NET Academies trust confirmed the referral to the STA. “NET Academies trust has not been informed of any action to be taken by the STA. NET academies schools are externally moderated on an annual basis. “However, we are clear that any instances of maladministration of the national curriculum assessments are completely unacceptable.”Waltham Holy Cross primary school have also been contacted for comment. Parents and teachers at two Peacehaven primary schools recently successfully fought similar plans to turn their schools into academies, but the future of the secondary remains in doubt.

Source: The Guardian June 12, 2019 15:22 UTC