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Jun 2022
Ofsted returns to St Aidan's for 'very positive' monitoring visit
Ofsted inspectors were back at St. Aidan's Church of England High School for their first monitoring visit last week, following the school's 'inadequate' report this year.
The report was published in January and was highly critical of the school’s leadership and management. It said pupils are “at risk of harm” due to its safeguarding measures.
The school was rated ‘good’ in four of the five areas assessed during September’s two-day visit. These were: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and sixth form provision.
But its ‘inadequate’ grading for leadership and management meant it automatically achieved the same overall outcome.
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Schools that receive an 'inadequate' rating are subject to regular monitoring visits by inspectors to check on progress.
A full inspection will take place within 30 months of the last report.
A St Aidan's spokesperson said the school will provide more information about the visit before the end of term, but it was a "very positive experience" overall.
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