TEACHING techniques at Cedars Upper School in Leighton have been slammed by government inspectors after their latest Ofsted report listed weaknesses.
Previously a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ school, Cedars has only received a ‘satisfactory’ grade this time around after the visit by reporting inspector Ian Middleton at the end of November. Nine areas of teaching and student achievement received only ‘satisfactory’ status.
The school, which has newly-appointed academy status, did however achieve 15 ‘good’ grades and four ‘outstanding’ marks for other aspects of school life such as pupils’ safety and the sixth form provision.
The report did highlight changes made in the last year by new headteacher Steven Palmer to make improvements and praised him for his plans and progress.
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