Head of school that forced students out for missing grades is suspended

Headteacher of grammar which excluded A-level students who failed to get three Bs at AS-level suspended pending inquiry

The headteacher of a leading grammar school that was found to be systematically forcing out A-level students if their grades were not good enough has been suspended pending an investigation by the local authority.

The new chair of governors at St Olave’s grammar school in Orpington, south-east London, confirmed on Thursday that Aydin Önaç had been suspended from all his responsibilities “without prejudice” while the inquiry was under way.

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