Evaluation of Aiming High: African Caribbean Achievement Project

This research, commissioned by the DfES, was published in October 2006. The aim of the evaluation was to establish the effectiveness of the project in delivering whole school change to raise African Caribbean achievement.

This research, commissioned by the DfES, was published in October 2006.
Research was conducted by a team from Bristol University led by Professor Leon Tikly;, Dr John Hill, Birmingham LEA; and Professor David Gillborn, Institute of Education, University of London.

The Aiming High: African Caribbean Achievement Project launched by the DfES in November 2003 aimed to work with leaders of schools to develop a whole school approach to raising the achievement of African Caribbean pupils. The aim of the evaluation was to establish the effectiveness of the project in delivering whole school change to raise African Caribbean achievement. A quantitative study aimed to measure changes in African Caribbean attainment and progress and the degree of inclusion of African Caribbean pupils. The qualitative study included case studies which incorporated interviews with key stakeholders.

A summary of the main findings can be found in the Research Brief and the full report can be found in the Research Report which can be accessed below. 

Research Brief

Research Report

You can also find these documents on the DfES Research Publications website.