A Newquay secondary school’s new interim headteacher has pledged to make the improvements needed to turn its fortunes around. 

James Rogers has taken over the helm of Treviglas Academy from Michelle Dunleavy who has left for pastures new. 

The interim headteacher says he is focused on implementing the recommendations in Treviglas Academy’s latest Ofsted report, which concluded the school requires improvement. 

Lead inspector Robert Coles concluded Treviglas Academy needs to improve its overall effectiveness, the quality of its education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development as well as its leadership and management. 

Treviglas was put in special measures in June 2017 after being rated as ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted officials for its overall effectiveness and subsequently became part of the Roseland Trust. 

The inspector stated leaders have brought in measures to address the poor behaviour of some pupils, which have produced some progress towards creating a calm and orderly environment. But he stated there is still work to be done as some pupils report that poor behaviour still disrupts learning.  

Mr Rogers, in a letter to parents and carers, said: “I feel privileged and proud to lead a school full of such ambitious and wonderful students and staff.  

“I have worked at Treviglas for many years now and am committed to ensuring that we continue to improve standards across the school for all our students.   

“I fully understand the current difficulties in society and my aim is to ensure that Treviglas remains a place where students enjoy their learning in a safe, yet ambitious environment.   

“I won’t tolerate any behaviour that jeopardises this.   

“We are in the business of ensuring students achieve great outcomes, but we must not forget the importance of also nurturing and developing our young people.  

“I am so proud of our students’ examination outcomes. The progress of our students is above the national average and ranks us ninth in the county compared with the other secondary schools.  

“It is my ambition that students continue to leave Treviglas Academy, not only with the results to support their future aspirations, but also as well-rounded caring members of society. 

“In March, Ofsted visited us for a full two-day inspection. They recognised the journey that the school had made from its previous inspection report and I am focused on making the improvements recommended. 

“We all want our school to be a calm and safe environment, where the students enjoy achieving their best. 

“Our new ‘morning routines’ are an example of what we are doing to achieve this. They give the opportunity to ensure that all students are ready for the day, thus reducing any disruption to learning.”