Sir – As parents of two primary-age children, we went to the open day at Oxford Spires School in Oxford this week — a year since we last went to one of their open days.

We were amazed and pleased at the astounding changes that have happened there. The new headteacher, Sue Croft, has put many of her visionary ideas into place in a very short time, and it shows — the energy and atmosphere were very positive, the staff are enthusiastic and the pupils seem to be motivated and driven (and very well-mannered!) It is very pleasing to see a school with such potential having the leadership it needed taking it forward, and we wish them well for the future.

This school could well become a great asset to the local area.

Jane Gallagher, Oxford