(2) how many schools were classed as requiring significant improvement on 1 December 2008.
The following table shows the number of schools requiring special measures and significant improvement (notice to improve) at 31 August 2008. It reflects the latest information published by Ofsted. Data for the autumn term 2008 are due to be published at the end of this month.
Number of schools requiring special measures at 31 August 2008 Number of schools requiring significant improvement at 31 August 2008 Primary 157 168 Secondary 50 70 Special 14 2 Pupil referral unit 12 1 Total 233 241