00:00To Chelmsley Wood now, where a secondary school once rated inadequate has been praised by
00:05inspectors for a rapid turnaround. Smith's Wood Academy, which serves Chelmsley Wood and North
00:11Solihull, was heavily criticised three years ago over behaviour, attendance and leadership
00:17instability. Ofsted has now found the school meets the expected standard in key areas including
00:23behaviour, inclusion and governance. Inspectors said attendance work is proving successful
00:29and pupils are better prepared for the next stage of education. Achievement in national examinations
00:35still requires improvement. The principal says the report marks the first stage of further
00:41sustained progress for staff and pupils.
