A faith school in North Manchester which was deemed outstanding by Ofsted until a year ago, is still in special measures following the latest inspection. King David High School in Crumpsall remains inadequate according to inspectors.
The Jewish school, which is the highest performing secondary state school in Manchester, was praised for the progress it has made in addressing concerns regarding safeguarding that were raised in 2021 when it was rated inadequate. However, inspectors identified a 'lack of urgency' in improving governance.
It follows a change in leadership at the school with former chair of governors Joshua Rowe stepping down in October after more than 30 years in the role. It comes around a year after executive headteacher John Dalziel was appointed.
