ST Anthony’s Free School in Cinderford has taken another step towards shaking off its Special Measures status this week with a new hand on the helm and a favourable Ofsted report.

Mandy Lloyd, has been named as the new interim headteacher at the primary school, with Christopher Powell being appointed as her deputy.

Mrs Lloyd was the former executive Headteacher of the Wye Forest Federation, and gained an Outstanding Ofsted judgement for St Briavels Primary School and said: “The staff, pupils, parents and governors have made me feel very welcome and I am looking forward to making the improvements highlighted by the report.”

Mr Powell has already made significant steps to move the school forward, which was noted by Ofsted as an improvement.