Ofsted recommends that Middlesbrough Council should take 'swift action' to address their findings, described as 'very concerning'
Education and exams
Education watchdogs have slammed Middlesbrough Council in a hard-hitting critical report.
Ofsted inspectors found that:
- a third of pupils overall and over HALF of secondary-aged children attend a school in Middlesbrough that is less than good;
- attainment at each key stage remains well BELOW national average
- Middlesbrough is the second worst in the Ofsted region of the North East, Yorkshire and Humber.
Nick Hudson, Ofsted’s regional director for the North East, Yorkshire and Humber said: “The poor performance of the authority to ensure all young people receive a good quality education is very concerning. Urgent action must be taken so that pupils are given the opportunities they need to succeed and to improve their life chances.
“Ofsted’s role does not end here; we will continue to work with the council and local schools to help them improve and we will re-inspect the council in the next nine to 12 months to make sure actions have been taken to improve the quality of education for young people.”
Ofsted recommends the local authority should take “swift action” to address their findings.
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