Ofsted finds continued fall in failing schools

17 Mar 05
The number of failing schools continues to fall, according to latest figures from the education inspectorate.

18 March 2005

The number of failing schools continues to fall, according to latest figures from the education inspectorate.

Ofsted statistics relating to the autumn term of 2004 show that 314 schools were in special measures compared with 332 at the end of the 2003/04 academic year.

The total of schools in serious weaknesses also fell from 317 to 302 over the same period, while the number of underachieving schools fell from 78 to 71.

The number of schools with inadequate sixth forms declined from eight to six.

The most significant improvement was among primary schools subject to special measures, where there was a net fall of 21.

Chief inspector of schools David Bell said he was very pleased to see the downward trend in schools causing concern.

He added: 'It vindicates our approach as schools that are identified as failing soon improve and offer their pupils a decent standard of education.

'I offer my warm congratulations to the pupils, teachers and governors of these turnaround schools.'

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