“I saw this on the BBC Breakfast News and was wondering what bright spark designed the "logo" on the sign at the front gate. I get that they had to abbreviate the name but "TBA" in most people's minds stands for To Be Advised. Thanks for the laugh at 6am this morning!”

“Theres no disputing that Tollbar is a successful school , changing status to `Academy` brings with it yet another windfall of cash , just how much money does Hampson actually need ?
This is capitalism and empire building at its most worst.”

“Mark - everybody will suffer except for Mr Hampson.

Negativity John of Keelby? Look at the staff turnover, look at the number of cheap teachers being imported. These are not educational positives, they are business transactions.”

“i fully agree toll bar is a fantastic school but sending the best teachers to lindsey is hardly doing the present pupil any good is it.my daughters english and maths teachers are both moving,so has she enters year 11 she will be totally disrupted.i honestly think hampson is taking on to much and the end result will be every body suffers”

“I find it staggering to read such negativity. Please celebrate the good news in this area for once. You have two excellent schools in Toll Bar and in Healing. Both of the head teachers and their staff share their management and teaching skills with other schools in the area. Over time their results should improve too. Grimsby is towards the bottom of most league tables, with the exception of obesity, drugs and teenage pregnancy. Well done to Toll Bar and Healing for your excelent results. Well done too to all of the hardworking staff and pupils in the local schools. Do not let the negative comments of so many Telegraph readers detract from your hard won success.”

“I think people need to remember that this is going to vastly benefit many current and also future students at Tollbar. At the end of the day, it is a fantastic school, regardless of what people may think of the way it is run.”

“the negativity astounds me! yes i understand we all have issues with individuals within Toll Bar but i am extremely proud to say my son attends a school with that status, i may not always agree with the running of things but there is no doubt that my sons education is second to none from attending that school and the want to be part of the collective that may achieve this... yes no children were mentioned or parents but maybe we could have a look past the negativity and be proud of our children to attend a school with this status... if you dont like the school, dont send your child there, there are hundreds of people who wish to have a place there!”

“Fantastic news for Mr Greed , no doubt laughing all the way to the bank.
Fat Cat syndrome is alive and well and thriving in Lincolnshire.”

“How typical that Mr Hampson in his GT interview does not mention children or parents even once.

It does make it rather obvious that the main beneficiary of this academy business is the champagne drinker himself.”

“I think the GET says it all in the Editor's column and well done for doing so.”