Positive Ofsted report for Shrewsbury secondary school
A Shrewsbury secondary school is celebrating after receiving its best Ofsted report for several years.
The Grange Secondary School in Shrewsbury has been praised by the Ofsted inspection team in several categories who recognised a long list of improvements.
This is the first time since 2009 that the Grange, which is in Harlescott, has received such a positive report since before it was placed in special measures three years ago.
The report commends the pupils’ behaviour along with elements of the quality of teaching and leadership in particular.
The grades vary between ‘good’ and ‘requires improvement’ in the report which was published on Monday.
Head teacher Rob Hatch said he was delighted with Ofsted’s findings which he believes will provide encouraging news for both staff and pupils.
“There is no doubt that the Grange has had a bumpy ride over recent years which culminated in the school being placed in special measures,” said Mr Hatch.
“So to have seen such a marked improvement across pretty much the whole spectrum is very gratifying.
“The inspectors acknowledge that we are on a journey of improvement and we are well aware that there is still a long way to go until we reach the level we want to be at.
“However, we are confident that we have the structure, skills and positive attitude of both staff and children in place to see further improvements in both exam results and future Ofsted reports - these are exciting times.”
The Grange is part of Shrewsbury Academies Trust, which also operates Sundorne School & Sports College, Grange Primary School and Longlands Primary School in Market Drayton.
Principal Geoff Pettengell, executive principal of Shrewsbury Academies Trust, said he was satisfied with the progress the school is making.
He added: “The school has come a long way in a comparatively short space of time and a huge amount of credit should go to the staff and pupils for the way they have responded to the changes which have been made there.”
