Alun Ebenezer, a school principal aged 51, says changes introduced at his school—including stricter day-to-day expectations—have contributed to improved performance and a better inspection rating. According to reports, Ebenezer implemented measures such as tighter uniform rules, larger mathematics teaching groups, and weekend detentions as part of an effort to raise standards and attendance. The claims are presented as evidence that tougher discipline and extended learning time can lead to measurable improvement. The reporting ties the improvement in the school’s rating to the period after these initiatives were introduced, highlighting specific strategies Ebenezer used to increase focus on core subjects and to reinforce behavior through consequences outside normal school hours. The articles do not provide additional perspectives or detailed figures in the supplied excerpts, nor do they assess whether these measures have been officially evaluated beyond the stated rating improvement. Overall, the sources describe a leader pointing to discipline and extended instruction as the main drivers behind the school’s progress.