An East Sussex primary school has been placed in special measures by schools watchdog Ofsted.
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School in Buckhurst Road, Bexhill, will now be closely monitored until there is substantial improvement.
An action plan, drawn up by the school and approved by Ofsted, is being drafted detailing how key problems will be addressed.
The 425-pupil school was inspected in September.
In a statement, chairman of governors Chris Miles said: "The governors, headteacher and staff are devastated at Ofsted's findings that St Peter and St Paul requires special measures.
"However, they will work together with the LEA, as they always have, and with Her Majesty's Inspectorate to address the issues highlighted.
"The LEA, through its advisers, will work alongside the school in achieving its goals and will provide additional resources to do so."
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