THE new headteacher of Colchester’s largest secondary school has vowed to elevate its Ofsted rating to “outstanding”.
Catherine Hutley, 34, beat 20 competitors to become Philip Morant’s £100,000 head of school.
Miss Hutley, currently deputy headteacher at the Colne Community School and College, Brightlingsea, has spent the last nine months working two days a week at Philip Morant, to help drive up standards.
The 1,600-pupil school was told by inspectors last year it “required improvement”.
Miss Hutley, 34, said: “It is a fresh start, which is exactly what this school needs, but it is not an unknown teacher coming into a blank canvas.
“I have had nine months’ induction, which gives us the footing to move incredibly quickly to Outstanding.”
Miss Hutley said she wanted the school given the top rating – two grades higher than its current one – by 2018 at the latest.
Miss Hutley also admitted tackling bullying would be a “huge priority” when she starts the job this September.
See Thursday's Gazette
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel