Birmingham secondary school placed into special measures over 'unacceptable' teaching and 'racism'

Ofsted has demanded urgent improvements at the city school05:30, 28 Jul 2026A Birmingham secondary school has been placed into special measures by Ofsted amid serious concerns over teaching and behaviour.‌Inspectors said leaders at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School in Acocks Green were "failing to provide an acceptable standard of education".‌Unruly behaviour of some pupils was also flagged up, including the use of racist and sexist language.‌READ MORE: DWP names two conditions ahead of new PIP rules under Andy BurnhamGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppOfsted told how a "significant minority of pupils are boisterous" in corridors, pushing other kids and play fighting, making others "feel unsafe".‌"Some pupils have racist and sexist language directed at them by other pupils," inspe