Education chiefs have been told a Gloucester school that has previously been called inadequate is heading in the right direction after inspectors visited it.

Ofsted inspectors went to Tuffley Primary School last month following up their previous inspection in May 2018.

Last year it was rated 'inadequate' - the lowest rating - in four of the five inspection areas, and 'requires improvement' in the other.

Since then inspectors have found that the school leadership is “taking effective action” towards getting it out of special measures.

In a letter to the school, inspector Paul Williams said:

  • Leaders and managers are taking effective action towards the removal of special measures
  • The local authority’s statement of action is fit for purpose.
  • The school’s action plans are fit for purpose.
  • The school may not appoint newly qualified teachers before the next monitoring inspection.

William Greenwood, head teacher at the Evenlode Road school, expressed his pleasure at the news but said they weren’t resting on their laurels.

He said: “We are pleased the inspectors can see some improvements and that we are taking effective action towards the removal of special measures.

“There is still a lot of work to do but we have effective plans in place, dedicated staff and the support of our governors and the local authority to help up make the progress we need to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.”

Tuffley Primary School in Gloucester

Tim Browne, director of education at Gloucestershire County Council, said: "We have been working closely with the school to give them all the support they need to make these improvements.

"There is a clear plan in place and we are glad to see that progress has been made to improve the quality of teaching and, most importantly, pupil progress.”