Gatehouse Primary Academy in Dawlish has been rated as 'Good' in its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has said.

Ofsted has a four-point scale: Inadequate, Requires Improvement, Good, and Outstanding.

The school had previously been marked as 'Inadequate' in an inspection in November 2017, just after it had become an academy in July of the same year.

Ofsted noted at the time that 'inadequate teaching, learning and assessment over time' had led to pupils significantly underachieving, but that since becoming an academy the leaders were 'under no illusion about the task' and 'the rigour of the actions they [had] taken in a short period of time clearly [showed] their capacity to improve the school.'

The latest report rated the academy as 'Good'. It reportedly praised the leadership, teaching, and curriculum, and also noted pupils' pride in the school.

Head of School Leila Naldrett said: "This report is an excellent and hugely well-deserved outcome for our school.

"The team at Gatehouse has worked tirelessly since our last full inspection.

"We are passionate about raising standards in education and are dedicated to creating a school environment that is positive and stimulating for both the children and staff.

"Each step of the school improvement journey has been meticulously considered to ensure the maximum impact for the children, whilst ensuring that the wellbeing of children and staff is supported.

"It's wonderful to see Ofsted recognise this hard work and commitment."

According to Gatehouse Primary Academy, Ofsted inspectors said that it is now 'a thoroughly inclusive school', where 'pupils are happy and love coming to school to see their friends and staff', and 'leaders are determined for every pupil to be successful'.

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