3,200 pupils taught in inadequate schools

NEARLY 3,200 pupils in the north of Warrington attend schools which are judged inadequate or to be requiring improvement.
The figures, from Ofsted, have shocked and angered Warrington North MP Helen Jones, who has asked for a detailed briefing from the borough council.
She said: “Our children deserve better and I have asked for a detailed briefing from the borough council as to what is being done to improve the situation.”
The MP has received a breakdown of the standards of education, learning and care in her constituency from Ofsted.
The report shows that 79 per cent of schools were judged good or outstanding for overall effectiveness as at May 31.
This compares to the figure for the whole of England of 83 per cent.
A total of 1,715 pupils attend a primary school and 1,469 a secondary
school judged inadequate or requiring improvement.
In addition only 54 per cent of Key Stage 4 pupils secure five or more GCSEs (A*-C) including maths and English, which is below the average for England.
The proportion of children achieving a good level of development at the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage is also significantly below the average for England.
Ms Jones said: “The report is disappointing.  I am most concerned that so many pupils are being taught in schools judged to be inadequate or in need of improvement.  Warrington North also falls below the average in a number of categories.
“Our children deserve better and I have asked for a detailed briefing from the council as to what is being done to improve the situation.”