Special measures needed to stop decline at Dudley's Hillcrest School: Ofsted
A school in Dudley has been placed in special measures by Ofsted with leaders criticised for 'failing to take action to stem the decline.'

The Hillcrest School and Community College was ranked inadequate in all five areas of the latest report, with Dudley Council also said to have an 'inaccurate' view of the school's effectiveness.
The report states that standards of achievement at the school in Simms Lane have fallen in recent years along with attendance.
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It claimed that leaders also incorrectly place underachieving pupils on the special educational needs register resulting in 'special needs funding not being spent effectively'.
The report states: "Her Majesty's Chief Inspector is of the opinion that this school requires special measures because it is failing to give its pupils an acceptable standard of education and the persons responsible for leading, managing or governing the school are not demonstrating the capacity to secure the necessary improvement in the school.
It continues: "The local authority has an inaccurate, overgenerous view of the school's effectiveness.
"It has been too slow to challenge leaders and governors about the school's declining performance, taking no action in response to the school's weak GCSE outcomes in 2015."
The report also makes reference to council bosses approaching the principal last summer to provide support for The Coseley School, which is currently in the process of undergoing a phased closure by September.
April Garratt, headteacher at Hillcrest Community College, said: "We have received the report from Ofsted and although we are disappointed in their findings, we do accept there are areas where we need to improve.
"We are pleased the inspectors did recognise our 'energetic response' to last year's GCSE results.
"Staff and governors at the school are committed to giving all pupils the best education we can to ensure they have the opportunity to go on and achieve great things as adults.
"We are therefore committed to addressing all areas in the report whilst continuing to provide a safe and nurturing school environment.
"The school and our pupils will significantly benefit from being part of the Multi Academy Trust as it will provide greater access to resources and facilities, which will ultimately improve the education experience within school."
Councillor Ian Cooper, cabinet member for children's services, said: "We acknowledge the findings in the report and are working closely with colleagues at the school as they implement plans immediately to bring about the improvements to education."
The school has 1,031 pupils ranging from ages 11 to 16.