Education chief Nicky Morgan praises 'dedication and sheer hard work' of Wolverhampton school
The Secretary of State for Education has hailed the improvements made at a Wolverhampton school over the last two years.
Nicky Morgan MP praised the 'dedication and sheer hard work' of staff at Woodthorne Primary School which she said had led to 'great improvements over the past few years'.
Ofsted rated the school in Tettenhall as 'good' following an inspection last year – after previously declaring that it required improvement in 2012.
In her letter to headteacher Justin Crilly, who joined at Woodthorne Primary School in 2013, the MP said: "This achievement is testament to your leadership, and that of your governing body and senior management team.
"We are working to put in place a school-led system, where great school leaders can support and collaborate with each other to drive up standards for all, and the achievements of individual schools like yours are an essential part of this vision."
Wolverhampton City Council's education chief Councillor Phil Page, said: "It is heartening that the good work of teachers, pupils and parents in Wolverhampton is being recognised at the highest levels, and I'd like to congratulate Justin and his team for the improvements they have driven through at Woodthorne Primary School.
"I know they have real ambitions of securing an 'outstanding' report from Ofsted when their next inspection takes place and I wish them every success in their endeavours."
