"Ofsted stress gave me a heart condition - now they've said my school is 'good'... but we're not celebrating"
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA year ago, headteacher Ben Davis revealed how the stress from Ofsted inspections had given him a heart condition. Since a 2016 inspection, St Ambrose Barlow RC High in Wardley, Swinton, had been stuck in the 'requires improvement' category.
Ben had endured eight Ofsted inspections during his tenure, which he frankly admitted had physically and mentally taken its toll.
He had considered quitting due to the 'high-stakes climate of fear' he claimed the system creates. But he stuck at it - and this week, a new inspection report revealed the school has been graded 'good'.
There will be no bunting declaring that fact outside the school. READ MORE: Co-op Live boss reveals exact reasons behind delays to venue's opening Ben believes the death last year of a teacher should have been a watershed moment in how schools are assessed.
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