Find out about the Schools of Ambition programme and why it has been set up.
Once accepted on to the programme, schools have to write a plan that sets out the actions they intend to take.
Each school on the programme is very different but there are key similarities in the areas they have identified as critical to achieving success.
The schools involved in the Schools of Ambition programme are being supported by an action research strategy which is designed to be schools and teacher led.
As well as receiving additional funding, all schools are supported by a senior adviser from the Schools of Ambition Support team.