Struggling school rapidly improved thanks to new headteacher

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A primary school in Littleborough has undergone a huge turnaround thanks to a new headteacher who motivates everyone to go 'many extra miles.' Stansfield Hall Primary School is now rated ‘good’ by the education watchdog Ofsted following a recent inspection.

This comes less than two years after it was judged ‘requires improvement’ by the government body. Headteacher Donna Taylor-Smith joined the school just after the poor Ofsted judgement and governors say she has led the school's progress. READ MORE: New McDonald's drive-thru could be built in Greater Manchester town The Todmorden Road school was praised for strengthening their curriculum and the provision for those with special educational needs - something the inspectors criticised last time.

The team of four inspectors visited the school in October and November to assess their qualities - rating them as good in all categories of education qualities; behaviour; personal development; early years provision; and leadership.

Muriel Gott, the chair of governors, said: "Donna kept a demoralised staff massively motivated to go the many extra miles needed to get us here.