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Ofsted Finds Inadequate Standards at Oldershaw School in Wallasey

Department for Education faces pressure to intervene after inspectors uncovered chaotic pupil behaviour, leadership failures

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Overview

  • Ofsted rated the school “inadequate” in four of five inspection categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and sixth form provision.
  • Inspectors reported frequent profanities, confrontational conduct and widespread truancy that disrupted lessons and school routines.
  • School leaders were criticised for lacking an accurate understanding of key weaknesses, delaying targeted improvement efforts.
  • Wallasey MP Angela Eagle has endorsed urgent Department for Education intervention to address the school's chronic failings.
  • The school has initiated curriculum reforms and recruited well-qualified staff to strengthen reading support and teaching ambition.