Academy head and chair of governors resign as Ofsted criticism intensifies

From the St Helens Star: 'THE principal (of Hope Academy, John Gannon) and chair of governors at a £33million academy have both resigned after the school was engulfed by crisis following its most recent Ofsted visit.'



An Ofsted inspection in April 2013 ruled the academy “required improvement” a subsequent visit found progress to be too slow... the paper said: 'It is understood the watchdog had serious concerns following its most recent visit last month, though a report will not be made public until April.'

The Sponsors of Hope Academy are Liverpool Hope University and the Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool and Church of England Diocese of Liverpool.