A primary school is suffering from declining standards and is in a "precarious position", a damning report has stated.

Struggling - St James' C of E Primary School in Colchester, which has been put into special measures. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK (47635-1)

The school, which has been placed in special measures, must appoint a permanent headteacher and deputy headteacher and raise standards in key subjects.

Ofsted inspectors spent two days at St James' C of E Primary School in Guildford Road, Colchester, in December.

The Diocese of Chelmsford is working with the school to find a new headteacher.

The school now faces regular visits by inspectors, until they are satisfied that St James' Primary no longer requires special measures.

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Published Tuesday, February 7, 2006

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