SCHOOL bosses have said they are committed to improvements and are receiving on-site support following an Ofsted report.

Southminster C of E Primary School was rated inadequate in its latest report from the education watchdogs.

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The Vine Schools Trust, which is currently based at the school, has responded to their report.

Deputy Director of Education at the Trust Becky Fairchild said: "Since receiving our latest Ofsted inspection results, we have implemented a ‘Rapid Improvement Plan’ at Southminster C of E Primary School. This comprehensive plan will target all areas of the report where the school received unsatisfactory results.

“The school will be receiving on-site support from the Trust, which will ensure progress is being monitored and measured. This includes curriculum development, advice, staff training and development, and quality assurance. In addition, there will be on-site support from experts in extensive maintenance work. 

“We are committed to doing everything we can, alongside the staff team, to enhance our provision and ensure that Southminster C of E Primary is considered a good school. We believe that this renewed focus will result in marked improvements.”

CEO of Vines Schools Trust Emma Wigmore added: "It has been disappointing to read the judgements of the latest Ofsted inspection for Southminster C of E Primary School. Ofsted identified several areas where significant and rapid improvements are required.

“At the Vine Schools Trust, we are committed to supporting Southminster C of E Primary School as they strive towards school improvement. The Headteacher and staff at this school have worked hard to embed meaningful changes in the past year, whilst contending with the impact of two years of disrupted school experience.

“We were pleased to see this reflected in the report, as it references how leaders have overcome “significant challenges in the over the last year” and how “parents are noticing the improvements leaders are making.”

“Moving forward, we will be doing everything we can to ensure that the pupils at Southminster C of E Primary School are receiving a high quality provision and feel happy and valued whilst at school.”