A SECONDARY school which has been in special measures for two years has finally had the label removed.

The Grays School and Media Arts College, in Hathaway Road, was placed under special measures in June 2007, after Ofsted inspectors found the school was “failing to give its pupils an acceptable standard of education.”

A statement from the school said inspectors visited the school three times in the last year and found they were making good progress in areas identified for improvement.

Headteacher Lynn Ibeji said: “The school has risen to recent challenges and I am delighted we have gained recognition for our substantial achievements.

“Everyone has worked together incredibly hard to turn this school around and I would like to thank everyone for making this good Ofsted report possible.

“This is not the end of our journey for improvement, as we are determined to do everything we can to put our young people first and drive up education standards in Thurrock.”

Parent governor Karen Boyles said: “Everyone at the school has pulled together to bring the school out of special measures. They have shown great determination, skill and tenacity.”