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Six Nottingham schools placed in special measures by Ofsted | Six Nottingham schools placed in special measures by Ofsted |
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Six secondary schools in Nottingham have been placed in special measures after a series of unannounced Ofsted inspections in the city. | Six secondary schools in Nottingham have been placed in special measures after a series of unannounced Ofsted inspections in the city. |
Another school was said to have "serious weaknesses" and one was praised for its good leadership. | Another school was said to have "serious weaknesses" and one was praised for its good leadership. |
Three of the failing schools, all inspected in November, were academies. | |
Ofsted spokeswoman Louise Soden said the results were "a serious concern", adding Ofsted would "continue to closely monitor" the schools. | Ofsted spokeswoman Louise Soden said the results were "a serious concern", adding Ofsted would "continue to closely monitor" the schools. |
'Disappointing' results | 'Disappointing' results |
"They will receive a monitoring inspection once a term until they come out of special measures," Ms Soden added. | "They will receive a monitoring inspection once a term until they come out of special measures," Ms Soden added. |
The six schools placed in special measures were Farnborough School, Big Wood School, Hadden Park School, Djanogly City Academy, Bulwell Academy, and Nottingham University Samworth Academy. | The six schools placed in special measures were Farnborough School, Big Wood School, Hadden Park School, Djanogly City Academy, Bulwell Academy, and Nottingham University Samworth Academy. |
Ellis Guilford School and Sports College was said to have "serious weaknesses". | Ellis Guilford School and Sports College was said to have "serious weaknesses". |
An investigation into English GCSE results at Nottingham Girls' Academy said leadership and management in the subject was good. | An investigation into English GCSE results at Nottingham Girls' Academy said leadership and management in the subject was good. |
Head teacher Andy Kilpatrick of Djanogly City Academy said: "We have come a long way but still have a long way to go. | Head teacher Andy Kilpatrick of Djanogly City Academy said: "We have come a long way but still have a long way to go. |
"The Ofsted outcome is a disappointment but not a surprise." | "The Ofsted outcome is a disappointment but not a surprise." |
The report said the school was still struggling with GCSE results and progress in English, maths and science was "not rapid enough". | The report said the school was still struggling with GCSE results and progress in English, maths and science was "not rapid enough". |
Ed Williams, chair of governors at Farnborough School, said it has a clear action plan but added pupils and parents were "disappointed and frustrated" at recent inspection. | |
City councillor David Mellen said: "We must not lose sight of the journey we have made (in Nottingham schools) - in 1998 only 26% of pupils attained five A* to C passes and now 77% of pupils attain that level. | |
"We are proud that 72% of Nottingham schools are now good or outstanding." | |
The city's education authority currently sits in the bottom 10 of the latest national league table for pupils achieving five good GCSEs. | |
Nottingham City Council recently set up an "experts" group to help improve performance in Nottingham schools. | Nottingham City Council recently set up an "experts" group to help improve performance in Nottingham schools. |
The Nottingham Challenge Board will include Ms Soden along with school and council leaders. | The Nottingham Challenge Board will include Ms Soden along with school and council leaders. |
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