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Dec 2022
Ripley school praised for 'swift and effective action' to address inadequate rating
Leaders at Ripley Endowed Church of England Primary School have been praised by Ofsted for tackling the school's inadequate rating.
The school was judged to be inadequate at its most recent full visit by government inspectors in November last year after three consecutive 'requires improvement' assessments. The report was highly critical of the quality of education, leadership and early years provision.
The rating meant the school, which has about 50 pupils, was placed in special measures and forced to seek to join an academy.
Ofsted inspector Marcus Newby conducted a subsequent monitoring visit on November 8.
His report to interim co-executive headteacher Victoria Kirkman, published yesterday on Ofsted's website, was full of praise for recent improvement efforts by the new leadership team.
Victoria Kirkman
Although the previous judgement cannot be changed as part of a monitoring visit, meaning the school is still rated inadequate and in special measures, the report has raised hopes of an upgrade when the next full inspection is conducted.
The report to Ms Kirkman said "leaders have taken swift and effective action since the previous inspection" and said she had "instilled confidence in staff and parents".
It said there had been "extensive changes to staffing" that have brought about "strength and stability", adding:
Ms Kirkman is also executive headteacher at Admiral Long and Birstwith CE Schools, which have recently been inspected and judged as 'good' by Ofsted.
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