CARDINAL HUME AND THOMAS HEPBURN SCHOOLS

That this House congratulates Cardinal Hume and Thomas Hepburn schools in Gateshead on being the 19th and 33rd most improved schools in the country since 2004 based on key stage 3 results; echoes the praise for education in Gateshead given by the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families; and commends the tireless effort and commitment shown by pupils, parents and teachers to deliver these improvements.