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| 'Trojan Horse': The 21 schools in detail | 'Trojan Horse': The 21 schools in detail |
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| The results of Ofsted inspections into 21 schools at the heart of the alleged Trojan Horse plot have been published. | The results of Ofsted inspections into 21 schools at the heart of the alleged Trojan Horse plot have been published. |
| The anonymous letter, which was sent to Birmingham City Council, alleged a socially-conservative sect of Muslims was trying to get their own members on to governing bodies and ousting head teachers. | The anonymous letter, which was sent to Birmingham City Council, alleged a socially-conservative sect of Muslims was trying to get their own members on to governing bodies and ousting head teachers. |
| After visiting the schools, inspectors decided to fully re-inspect five and review their Ofsted ratings. | After visiting the schools, inspectors decided to fully re-inspect five and review their Ofsted ratings. |
| The remaining 16 were deemed to have reasonable safeguarding measures in place. In those cases, Ofsted's findings were published as monitoring reports - which are briefer and do not recommend changing a school's rating. | The remaining 16 were deemed to have reasonable safeguarding measures in place. In those cases, Ofsted's findings were published as monitoring reports - which are briefer and do not recommend changing a school's rating. |
| Golden Hillock School - run by the Park View Educational Trust | Golden Hillock School - run by the Park View Educational Trust |
| Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| The report said staff views were "polarised" about the leadership of the school, while "some female members of staff complained that at times they are spoken to in a manner which they find intimidating". | The report said staff views were "polarised" about the leadership of the school, while "some female members of staff complained that at times they are spoken to in a manner which they find intimidating". |
| Inspectors added that there were "fundamental weaknesses" in leadership and management. | Inspectors added that there were "fundamental weaknesses" in leadership and management. |
| The report also stated: "Students' understanding of other religions is scant as the religious education curriculum focuses primarily on the study of Islam." | The report also stated: "Students' understanding of other religions is scant as the religious education curriculum focuses primarily on the study of Islam." |
| In response vice chair of Park View Educational Trust, Dave Hughes, said it "wholeheartedly disputed" Ofsted's findings and accused inspectors of operating in a "climate of suspicion". | In response vice chair of Park View Educational Trust, Dave Hughes, said it "wholeheartedly disputed" Ofsted's findings and accused inspectors of operating in a "climate of suspicion". |
| Nansen Primary School - run by the Park View Educational Trust | Nansen Primary School - run by the Park View Educational Trust |
| Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| Ofsted said pupils did not get a broad education, adding: "The governing body has removed some subjects, such as music, from the timetable." | Ofsted said pupils did not get a broad education, adding: "The governing body has removed some subjects, such as music, from the timetable." |
| The report also said pupils have a "limited knowledge of religious beliefs other than Islam" and that staff were fearful of losing their jobs if they challenged the governors. | The report also said pupils have a "limited knowledge of religious beliefs other than Islam" and that staff were fearful of losing their jobs if they challenged the governors. |
| The watchdog said senior leaders and governors had failed to adopt "effective strategies that develop pupils' awareness of the risks of extremism". | The watchdog said senior leaders and governors had failed to adopt "effective strategies that develop pupils' awareness of the risks of extremism". |
| It added that the school "does not prepare pupils adequately for life in modern Britain". | It added that the school "does not prepare pupils adequately for life in modern Britain". |
| Park View Academy - run by the Park View Educational Trust | Park View Academy - run by the Park View Educational Trust |
| Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| Ofsted said the academy had not effectively raised students' awareness of the risks of extremism and that external speakers, including those as part of a series of Islamic-themed assemblies, were not vetted. | Ofsted said the academy had not effectively raised students' awareness of the risks of extremism and that external speakers, including those as part of a series of Islamic-themed assemblies, were not vetted. |
| Inspectors also criticised the governors' handling of the budget. | Inspectors also criticised the governors' handling of the budget. |
| Oldknow Academy | Oldknow Academy |
| Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| The report said a small group of governors were "making significant changes to the ethos and culture of the academy without full consultation". | The report said a small group of governors were "making significant changes to the ethos and culture of the academy without full consultation". |
| "They are endeavouring to promote a particular and narrow faith-based ideology in what is a maintained and non-faith academy," it said. | "They are endeavouring to promote a particular and narrow faith-based ideology in what is a maintained and non-faith academy," it said. |
| Saltley School | Saltley School |
| Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| Ofsted's report criticised every aspect of the school, and said governors refused to accept that "the school is in a state of crisis". | Ofsted's report criticised every aspect of the school, and said governors refused to accept that "the school is in a state of crisis". |
| Inspectors also criticised financial management at the school and relationships between senior staff and governors. | Inspectors also criticised financial management at the school and relationships between senior staff and governors. |
| In response, the governing body at Saltley School said it believed two Ofsted reports published last year gave "a far more accurate and fair description of the school" than that published on Monday. | In response, the governing body at Saltley School said it believed two Ofsted reports published last year gave "a far more accurate and fair description of the school" than that published on Monday. |
| Alston Primary School | Alston Primary School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| Ofsted found its safeguarding arrangements met requirements. The report said: "The headteachers and members of the interim executive board have a strong track record of supporting school improvement. They have brought tried-and-tested improvement methods to Alston." | |
| The school refused to comment. | The school refused to comment. |
| Heathfield Primary School | Heathfield Primary School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said the school had a high turnover of staff and governors were, "not well-informed about the potential risks associated with radicalisation and extremism and how these might impact on the school". | The report said the school had a high turnover of staff and governors were, "not well-informed about the potential risks associated with radicalisation and extremism and how these might impact on the school". |
| The school refused to comment. | The school refused to comment. |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School | Highfield Junior and Infant School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said governors, "have advocated polices such as single-sex swimming lessons that do not reflect the inclusive ethos of the school." | The report said governors, "have advocated polices such as single-sex swimming lessons that do not reflect the inclusive ethos of the school." |
| The school refused to comment. | The school refused to comment. |
| Ladypool Primary School | Ladypool Primary School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said: "Nothing has been done to further staff awareness of the risks surrounding forced marriage and female genital mutilation. Staff have not been well trained in teaching sex and relationships education." | The report said: "Nothing has been done to further staff awareness of the risks surrounding forced marriage and female genital mutilation. Staff have not been well trained in teaching sex and relationships education." |
| The school refused to comment. | The school refused to comment. |
| Adderley Primary School | Adderley Primary School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| Inspectors said the quality of leadership and management required improvement. | Inspectors said the quality of leadership and management required improvement. |
| The school refused to comment on the report. | The school refused to comment on the report. |
| Chilwell Croft Academy | Chilwell Croft Academy |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| Inspectors said the quality of quality of leadership and management required improvement. | Inspectors said the quality of quality of leadership and management required improvement. |
| The school said it would comment shortly. | The school said it would comment shortly. |
| Gracelands Nursery School | Gracelands Nursery School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| Ofsted said local authority support for the school was "weak". | Ofsted said local authority support for the school was "weak". |
| The school refused to comment. | The school refused to comment. |
| Marlborough Junior School | Marlborough Junior School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said the school's safeguarding arrangements met requirements but the quality of leadership and management required improvement. The report said: "While teaching is monitored regularly by all leaders, their analyses of strengths and weaknesses are not sharp enough." | The report said the school's safeguarding arrangements met requirements but the quality of leadership and management required improvement. The report said: "While teaching is monitored regularly by all leaders, their analyses of strengths and weaknesses are not sharp enough." |
| The school said it was "happy" the inspection was carried out, "in an open and transparent way". | The school said it was "happy" the inspection was carried out, "in an open and transparent way". |
| Montgomery Primary Academy | Montgomery Primary Academy |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| Inspectors said the quality of leadership and management required improvement. | Inspectors said the quality of leadership and management required improvement. |
| The school refused to comment on the report. | The school refused to comment on the report. |
| Ninestyles Academy | Ninestyles Academy |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said a purposeful and positive atmosphere permeates the academy. | The report said a purposeful and positive atmosphere permeates the academy. |
| The school refused to comment. | The school refused to comment. |
| Regents Park Community Primary | Regents Park Community Primary |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said the school's leaders had been slow to strengthen systems for protecting pupils from the "possible risk of being exposed to extremism". | The report said the school's leaders had been slow to strengthen systems for protecting pupils from the "possible risk of being exposed to extremism". |
| The school refused to comment. | The school refused to comment. |
| Shaw Hill Primary School | Shaw Hill Primary School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said governors' monitoring of safeguarding and financial management was not "robust". | The report said governors' monitoring of safeguarding and financial management was not "robust". |
| The school refused to comment on the report. | The school refused to comment on the report. |
| Small Heath School | Small Heath School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said the quality of leadership and management is outstanding. | The report said the quality of leadership and management is outstanding. |
| The school refused to comment. | The school refused to comment. |
| Washwood Heath Academy | Washwood Heath Academy |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said the quality of leadership and management is good. | The report said the quality of leadership and management is good. |
| The school refused to comment. | The school refused to comment. |
| Waverley School | Waverley School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said: "Governors have discussed issues reported in the media about extremist activity in Birmingham and have responded quickly by arranging training for staff." | The report said: "Governors have discussed issues reported in the media about extremist activity in Birmingham and have responded quickly by arranging training for staff." |
| Executive head teacher Kamal Hanif said: "The report reflects the hard work the school has done... over the last nine years in providing a balanced education." | Executive head teacher Kamal Hanif said: "The report reflects the hard work the school has done... over the last nine years in providing a balanced education." |
| Welford Primary School | Welford Primary School |
| Monitoring report: | Monitoring report: |
| The report said the local authority's support for the school was "light-touch". | The report said the local authority's support for the school was "light-touch". |
| The school did not comment. | The school did not comment. |