Alistair Smith visited 20 of the top performing state schools to ask the question, 'what makes them successful?' He asked the same questions in each school and in High Performers he shares the findings. The book will appeal to school leaders and classroom practitioners. It gives sound evidence based guidance on what some of the best have done to succeed on the learning journey. It focuses on:

Core purpose

Student outcomes

Learner engagement

Classroom teaching

Roles and responsibilities

Professional development

Managing data

High Performers is a practical 'how to' guide, packed with tips and drawing on original research.