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Netherley Park Primary School placed in special measures by Ofsted following concerns over behaviour and bullying
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Netherley Park Primary School in Liverpool has been placed into special measures by Ofsted following an inspection in June that highlighted issues with fighting, bullying, poor behaviour, and low attendance. The report noted that previous leadership failed to deal with incidents consistently, leaving pupils and staff feeling unsafe. However, the school is now under new leadership and is working alongside the local authority to implement necessary improvements.
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- Netherley Park Primary School in Liverpool has been placed in special measures by Ofsted after an inspection in June.
- Inspectors found regular incidents of arguing, name-calling, and fighting during lessons and break times.
- Inconsistent handling of bullying by previous leadership left staff and pupils feeling unsafe and disrupted learning.
- Rates of attendance have become concerningly low, with persistent absence rising rapidly.
- Many pupils fail to develop necessary fluency in English and mathematics, poorly preparing them for secondary education.
- Safeguarding standards are being met, and inspectors acknowledged strengths in phonics teaching and early years care.
- The school is now under the new leadership of headteacher Jill O'Brien, who is working with governors and the local authority to drive improvements.