Holland

Holland Park School's failed High Court claim against the DfE paves the way for it to join United Learning.

There was “limited evidence” justifying the DfE’s practice of not naming unsuccessful sponsors in case it caused reputational damage, she added. Harris Academies and the Kensington Aldridge Academy were also on a shortlist. Staff walked out earlier this year, but suspended the action in October pending the High Court case. The claimants are not expected to appeal. The judge stated separately that the DfE’s evidence that transfer delays would cause “real hardship” was “compelling”, and that the trust board “do not have the capacity” to make rapid improvements. Campaigners said they were “deeply disappointed”.