Embargoed announcement by the county council:

Francis Bacon School was today removed from special measures following an inspection vist by OfSTED. The school is now satisafactory with some good features. A tremendous job has been done by the headteacher, staff and governors, with very good support from CSF, led by Kate Smith. The leadership by the governing body has been judged as outstanding – a notable achievement led by the Chair, Carole Connelly.