Just a few years ago Tollgate Primary School faced a crisis of parental confidence and a diminishing school roll. But from being a school of 'concern' in 2003, it transformed itself both physically as well as improving its pedagogy. Headteacher Tom Canning describes how he and his team overhauled the playgrounds, smartened up the interiors, invested in expert teaching skills and scrutinised their data to help raised standards dramatically. Assessment for Learning played a huge part in improving learning and teaching, and opening up the school to the community helped improve attitudes and re-build parental confidence. It hasn't all been smooth, but today Tollgate is a vibrant school.

Video Series: School Improvement
Release Date 2007