Star comment: Revelation that regime is too rigid
New school, new start, and a chance to build a reputation for excellence and high standards.
It is the sort of manifesto that you would think would go down well with parents of children who attend Telford Priory School. But it is running into complaints from parents of a nature that you might not expect.
Telford Priory School is too tough, is the theme. The disciplinary regime is so rigid that pupils are receiving unfair and over-the-top punishments.
To understand what is going on, it is worthwhile peeling back what has happened to see the context. Telford Priory School, which is an academy, was created by bringing together Sutherland Business and Enterprise College of Trench, and Wrockwardine Wood Arts Academy, in totally new buildings in Oakengates.
