City of London Academy
The details
Undertaken at Southwark’s City of London Academy (CoLA), this in-depth case study of Greenhouse basketball participants shows that academic performance has risen and poor behaviour reports fallen, with teachers reporting that participants have gained better control of their emotions – especially anger – while accepting discipline in situations where once before they would not.
Facts & figures
- 18 out of 20 participants show a remarkable improvement in academic performance, gaining at least one grade point and in many cases two in school subjects
- Participants feel Greenhouse is relevant to their academic performance and development of discipline in their lives
- Poor behaviour reports halved
What the teachers report
- Increased attainment
- Better attitudes and behaviour
- Greater discipline and control of anger
- Increased health and well-being
- Reduced lateness
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’The basketball participants are walking advocates of teamwork, dedication, commitment, self-improvement and achievement to other pupils at the school.’
Ottaway Strategic Management, Evaluation report Oc
