Primary school taken out of special measures after glowing report
A primary school in Wolverhampton has been taken out of special measures after receiving a glowing report from government inspectors.
Bhylls Acre Primary, in Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, was branded 'inadequate' by Ofsted in March 2014 following a damning inspection.
But under new leadership the school, which has 177 pupils, has now been reassessed as 'good' across the board.
Headteacher Lynn Dunn was appointed in September last year and was singled out for praise by inspectors following their visit in November. Ian Hodgkinson, lead inspector, said: "Under the astute leadership of the headteacher, the school has improved rapidly.
"The headteacher has been highly effective in developing the capacity of middle leaders to introduce major improvements in teaching and learning in reading, writing and mathematics."
The Bhylls Lane school received its fourth monitoring visit following the 'inadequate' rating between November 19 to 20.
Inspectors found standards in reading, writing and mathematics were are at least in line with and often above the national average.
Mr Hodgkinson, added: "Leaders have directly addressed the weaknesses in pupils' basic skills identified in the last inspection report through fundamental changes to the curriculum."
Nigel Cox, chair of governors, said: "It is a credit to everyone concerned that we were able to focus on what is important, the education of our children, and reach our goal."
