Improving Ipswich Schools
I was very pleased to see the results of the Ofsted adjudication of local schools that were assessed in December of last year. 85% of schools in Ipswich have been ranked as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. When this is broken down it reveals that 81% of primary schools (21 of 26) and 100% of secondary schools (6 of 6) are ranked as such. This is fantastic news however, when put into the context of the ground we’ve covered in Ipswich over the 14 years it is even better. In August 2010 only 69% of schools in the town were ranked as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’, with this breaking down to 62% of primary schools (16 of 24) and only 67% of secondary schools (4 of 6). This improvement is fantastic, and I commend and praise all of the teachers and staff at those institutions for helping it to happen – you can’t have outstanding schools without outstanding teachers.
Of course, there is always room for improvement, and we can’t look at this through entirely rose-tinted spectacles, as I know from my dedicated campaigning for better SEND provision there are always children who when at school can be supported better and given better tailored education, however with this great news in mind we can move forward in the knowledge that things are improving.
I am pleased to say that I’ve seen this improvement first hand during my time as MP for Ipswich, having developed great relationships with many of the schools in my constituency. I have seen this positive change and progress with my own eyes.
This is even more impressive when you take into account the fact that much of this has been achieved despite the fact that in recent years we have faced some significant challenges – whether it be lack of funding or the pressures posed by the pandemic and its aftermath – schools and teachers in Ipswich have continued to provide a first class education.
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