ALMOST three quarters of all primary and secondary pupils in Gloucestershire attend a good or outstanding school.
Figures published by Ofsted today as part of its annual report show 72 per cent of primary school children in the county receive a good standard of education.
The findings mean Gloucestershire is ranked as the 54th best county for primary education in the country out of a possible 150 authority areas.
Meanwhile 73 per cent of secondary pupils receive a good standard of education – good enough for a top half national ranking of 63rd.
The publication of the data accompanied Ofsted announcing the creation of regional director roles in eight areas across England.
The directors will be tasked with driving up education standards.
Figures published by Ofsted today as part of its annual report show 72 per cent of primary school children in the county receive a good standard of education.
The findings mean Gloucestershire is ranked as the 54th best county for primary education in the country out of a possible 150 authority areas.
Meanwhile 73 per cent of secondary pupils receive a good standard of education – good enough for a top half national ranking of 63rd.
The publication of the data accompanied Ofsted announcing the creation of regional director roles in eight areas across England.
The directors will be tasked with driving up education standards.