Schools rated good or outstanding at highest level on record
The figures are up to date as of March this year and show that 82 per cent of schools in England are rated good or outstanding. The proportion of secondary schools rated as good or outstanding has risen by two per cent, with primary schools rising by one per cent. In total, this means that over one million more students are in good or outstanding schools compared to figures from 2010.
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan hailed the figures, saying: “This report shows there are record numbers of children in good or outstanding schools, with the proportion of schools reaching this benchmark rising to 82 per cent - the highest level on record.
“This equates to more than one million more pupils in good or outstanding schools than when we began our reforms in 2010, a testament to the hard work of teachers, headteachers and governors across the country.
“At the heart of our commitment to social justice is our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to attend a good local school. Today’s figures are a cause for celebration for all of those with the best interests of children at heart.”
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