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School’s rapid progress results in Ofsted upgrade

A journey of improvement at The inspectors note that Bradon relationship that exists between the school with high levels of
Bradon Forest in Purton, has been Forest students are fiercely proud teachers and students is a reflection attainment. In 2015 students’
reflected in a report from Ofsted of their school and they are well of mutual trust and respect. The results for both English and Maths
inspectors who visited on 19 and 20 looked after and feel safe in school. students at Bradon Forest are known were significantly higher than the
April. The school has been judged An example of this pride is the as individuals and cared for by staff national average for the second year
‘Good’ in all areas. delight students take in their new who value the relationships they running.
The pace of change since the last uniform which they helped to share with them. These positive Dr Morrison said: “We’re delighted
inspection in 2014 has been rapid, devise. relationships are reflected in a that inspectors highlighted the rapid
driven by headteacher Dr Andrew They comment that students welcoming school where they are all progress that has led us to being one
Morrison who joined the school across different year groups and respected regardless of background of the 100 most improved non-
in September of that year. With subjects achieve well. They are or circumstance. selective state schools over the last
his leadership team and school confident, happy and articulate, The report recognised that the two years.
governors, nurturing ambition and keen to talk in an animated way well-thought-out curriculum “While the report is extremely
aspiration has been put at the about their school. ensures that students are well positive we continue on our journey
forefront of Bradon Forest’s culture. Furthermore ‘The warm prepared for life beyond school. of improvement to make our school
It was also noted that they leave an even more special place to learn.”

Andrew Morrison with proud students at Bradon Forest School

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