Over 300 parents push back on Mossbourne criticism

In the Observer letter, the parents said that while "there is room for improvement in some areas, the vast majority of the children are well adjusted, happy and well cared for".

They said the accounts being reported in the media "do not represent the spectrum of experiences and opinions of parents, students and teachers".

"To give just one example, the Department for Education (DfE) has (we understand from the school) already investigated a series of allegations and found no evidence to support the concerns about safeguarding practices," they wrote.

The letter also states that both MCA and MVPA rank highly on academic performances for children from disadvantaged backgrounds while SEND students do "exceptionally well".

"They are successful schools with brilliant and committed teachers," the letter continued.

"Their ethos of providing a level playing field for all children from all backgrounds is commendable."

"While the rules can be strict and firm, and there is room for improvement in some areas, the vast majority of the children are well adjusted, happy and well cared for."

The review, ordered by the City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership, will aim to "determine if the concerns can be substantiated" into the claims against MVPA.

The letter signatories said that "no school is perfect" and welcomed the opportunity presented with the review to suggest and support some changes.

Mossbourne Federation has been contacted for comment.