The North’s chief inspector says management is of particular concern in the post-primary sector.
Noelle Buick’s first biennial report, which covers the period 2010-2012, shows leadership is satisfactory at best in 39 per cent of secondary schools.
In almost one in five secondary schools inspected, the leadership of the principal was evaluated as “less than satisfactory”.
Ms Buick says the North’s education system achieves good value, but its outcomes are too variable. The majority of learners attain good outcomes, but too many children are failing to fulfil their potential. Her inspection evidence identifies the need to improve standards, particularly among those from disadvantaged backgrounds where only 32 per cent achieve five or more A* to C GCSEs including English and maths.
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