https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/specialmeasures/Recent content in specialmeasures on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/bridgwater-college-academy-placed-under-special-measures-following-critical-ofsted-report/Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/bridgwater-college-academy-placed-under-special-measures-following-critical-ofsted-report/Bridgwater College Academy has been placed under special measures after a damning Ofsted inspection revealed significant shortcomings across multiple areas. The report, published on Thursday, May 21, identifies chronic issues including low pupil attendance, poor academic achievement, and frequent pupil conflicts. Ofsted found pupil achievement “well below” national averages in key stages 2 and 4. Inspectors remarked, “Pupils attending this school do not receive an acceptable standard of education.” They noted that teachers’ expectations are insufficient, resulting in work that fails to prepare students adequately for future education or employment.