TAUNTON Academy has been praised after making 'significant changes' in teaching and learning.
The latest Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report stated that the school's leaders had shown "exceptional skill" in guiding the academy out of a period of turbulence.
Inspector, Ed Pawson, said: "Leaders at Taunton Academy have shown exceptional skill in guiding the academy out of a sustained period of turbulence.
"They have held a firm focus on the need to raise standards, with significant improvements being made in teaching and learning.
"They demonstrate a clear vision which places student well being at the centre of everything the school does, exemplifying kindness and compassion.
"The entire leadership team has been in post for less than two years, but they have quickly gained the respect of the school community.
"The high standards they have set are building a firm foundation for the achievement of all at the academy.
"Students see school leaders as fair-minded and approachable, and believe the school supports their aspirations for high achievement."
Despite improvements, the school remains in the 'satisfactory' category because of its 'inadequate' Ofsted rating from January earlier this year.
Headteacher, Jenny Veal, said: “It went very well, the inspector was really impressed with what he saw and with the staff/ student relationships in particular.
"It proved to be a very positive and successful inspection.
"I felt in a privileged position to be able to give Mr Pawson an insight into who we are and what we do.
"He remarked that much of what he had seen was ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ practice despite us having a limiting judgement of ‘satisfactory’ due to our Ofsted category."
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