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The number of schools in England that are judged to be failing has barely changed for three years, figures show. | |
At the end of 2007, 245 schools were in "special measures" against 243 in 2006 and 244 in 2005, 1.1% of the total. | At the end of 2007, 245 schools were in "special measures" against 243 in 2006 and 244 in 2005, 1.1% of the total. |
Ofsted said the failure rate was down as a percentage of all inspections. The government says there must be "no hiding places" for underperformance. | Ofsted said the failure rate was down as a percentage of all inspections. The government says there must be "no hiding places" for underperformance. |
The number told to improve jumped from 120 in 2005 to 366 in 2006 with tougher inspections, and has fallen to 305. | The number told to improve jumped from 120 in 2005 to 366 in 2006 with tougher inspections, and has fallen to 305. |
The termly publication by the inspectorate of these "schools causing concern" statistics allows for only limited analysis of a trend because in September 2005 the inspection system was changed. | The termly publication by the inspectorate of these "schools causing concern" statistics allows for only limited analysis of a trend because in September 2005 the inspection system was changed. |
| There are now only two categories of schools causing concern as a result of inspection visits:
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Those given notice to improve included 203 primaries, 86 secondaries, seven special schools and 10 PRUs. | Those given notice to improve included 203 primaries, 86 secondaries, seven special schools and 10 PRUs. |
Schools Minister, Andrew Adonis said: "While we have made significant progress on reducing the number of failing schools we intend to redouble our efforts to ensure every young person gets the highest quality education." | Schools Minister, Andrew Adonis said: "While we have made significant progress on reducing the number of failing schools we intend to redouble our efforts to ensure every young person gets the highest quality education." |
He added: âWe are continuing to raise the bar in standards expected from our schools, not just in failing schools. | He added: âWe are continuing to raise the bar in standards expected from our schools, not just in failing schools. |
"No school should be inadequate and there should be no hiding places for underperformance or coasting." | "No school should be inadequate and there should be no hiding places for underperformance or coasting." |
Further changes | Further changes |
Ofsted has warned schools of further changes from September 2009. | Ofsted has warned schools of further changes from September 2009. |
Almost half could face annual checks, Ofsted's target being those that are struggling. | Almost half could face annual checks, Ofsted's target being those that are struggling. |
Under current rules, schools are inspected every three years and receive two days' notice of a visit. | Under current rules, schools are inspected every three years and receive two days' notice of a visit. |
But under the latest shake-up, schools judged by inspectors to be satisfactory or inadequate would receive more regular visits, chief inspector Christine Gilbert told a head teachers' conference. | But under the latest shake-up, schools judged by inspectors to be satisfactory or inadequate would receive more regular visits, chief inspector Christine Gilbert told a head teachers' conference. |