I recently visited Haydon Bridge to see for myself the investment that is going in to rejuvenate the area to improve the lives of local young people.
As part of my regular catch-up with headteachers across Tynedale and Ponteland, I went to Haydon Bridge High School to hear about the fantastic progress that has recently been made.
Just a few years ago, the school was deemed inadequate and was facing closure. Now, thanks to £4.5m of investment from Northumberland County Council, and the hard work and dedication from the teaching staff and the headteacher Michael Smith, the school has been truly transformed.
Haydon Bridge High School is no longer in special measures, pupil numbers are up, and this summer, all students who applied for university succeeded in that ambition. The High School is a real success story, and I look forward to hearing about even more successes when I next visit.
