How 'special measures' school tore up its curriculum and turned its fortunes around
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA school that was put in special measures six years ago tore up its curriculum and brought in a new personal development policy to spark a huge transformation.
Copley Academy, based in Stalybridge, was rated as ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted back in 2018, and since then the school says it has been working hard to improve behaviour, expectations and the delivery of education.
During a visit at the start of June, reviewers from the education watchdog praised school staff for their high ambition and the positive changes made by the school - giving them a new rating of ‘good’.
The Huddersfield Road site scored ‘good’ in every marking category used by Ofsted relating to quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; personal development; and leadership and management. READ MORE: Speed camera cut down in Manchester as police investigate three linked attacks The school has seen a sharp rise in performance since 2018.
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