What matters is dedication along with their qualifications. Every member of the staff has one or more areas of responsibility and a budget allocation. At the start of each financial year, all staff set targets for their responsibility area together with a breakdown of costs as appropriate. Through raising the school's profile it has managed to attract more pupils and ensure its survival. It was suggested the children may not even be stretched very much to get those results, while some state schools are achieving wonders with pupils individually but remain at the bottom of the tables.
Experiences abroad are very educational.
There is a very good atmosphere. People are relaxed. State schools are slow to give places, so parents panic. Good state schools have waiting lists too. So it is difficult, if not impossible, to get into a good state school.