He told the final seven that there would be THREE Grade A students announced this week!
What's more, the talented trio are each going to perform live on Chris Moyles' Radio One show.
But Richard had another big surprise up the sleeve of his head teacher's jacket.
He said one of the three A graders would be named as the Academy's first Grade A+ student.
And they'll be singing live on Friday's Children In Need show on BBC One.
Since 1980, Children in Need has raised over £300 million for disadvantaged kids in the UK.
Last November the charity's TV telethon raised nearly £13 million on the night.