School makes 'robust' response after inspectors rule it 'inadequate' over 'racist, homophobic and sexual harassment' pupil behaviour

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By David TooleyMeole BraceOfsted reportsPublished: Sept 13, 2023Last Updated: Sept 13, 2023

A large secondary school in Shrewsbury has responded "strongly" after being rated inadequate by Ofsted inspectors, who found a "significant minority" of pupils misbehave in lessons.

Pupils at Meole Brace School told inspectors when they visited over two days in May this year that incidents of racist comments, homophobic behaviour and sexual harassment were commonplace.

School makes 'robust' response after inspectors rule it 'inadequate' over 'racist, homophobic and sexual harassment' pupil behaviour

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