A new principal has been appointed to lead an academy in Wisbech less than a month after it was rated as 'inadequate' by Ofsted.

Anne Hill, who has a previously turned around another challenging school to achieve two consecutive 'good' Ofsted gradings, will start her role at the Thomas Clarkson Academy in September.

The existing principal, Clare Claxton, who has been in charge at the school since 2012, will move into a new role focusing on bringing teaching talent to the Brooke Weston Trust (BWT).

Ms Hill, currently head of Northampton Academy, said: 'I am delighted to be joining Thomas Clarkson Academy and intend to focus on improving outcomes for all students.

'I strongly believe that a school should serve its community and this is especially important in a town like Wisbech which has only one secondary school.

'It is so important that the children who attend Thomas Clarkson Academy receive a good education and myself, the senior leadership team and all staff at the academy will do whatever it takes to provide this. I look forward to working with students, parents and the wider community to ensure we realise this aim.'

She added: 'I have been aware of the work of the Brooke Weston Trust for many years and admire the work they do. I am really looking forward to working for them.'

BWT chief executive Andrew Campbell said: 'Anne's track record speaks for itself. She is a highly experienced and respected head teacher. Working with Thomas Clarkson's outstanding executive principal, Trish Stringer, Anne will continue the good work begun by Clare Claxton to drive forward the rapid improvement plan agreed with Ofsted following the recent inspection.

'I would like to publicly thank Clare for her hard work, care and commitment over the past four years and am pleased that she will remain part of the Trust and will play an important part in driving our teacher recruitment strategy.'

He added: 'This is the start of a new phase for TCA and the trust is confident that the future is bright.'

Parents and students will be able to meet the new principal later this term.