A school has been placed in special measures for the second time in ten years.

Aireville School in Skipton, which yesterday held its annual speech day, was judged by Ofsted inspectors as inadequate overall with inadequate teaching, leadership and management.

Aireville is a community secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 and is also a sports college.

Only the behaviour of pupils received a “good” rating, but their progress was rated inadequate and expectations of them too low.

The number achieving five or more GCSEs at A to C, including Maths and English, fell last year and was significantly below average.

Maths was particularly poor, as a result of the school adopting a different course for which pupils had been ill-prepared.

As a failing school, Aireville, which has as its motto “Success For You”, will now be subject to monitoring by Ofsted.

It has responded by putting together a plan for rapid improvement, including working with an academy school, South Craven, to raise standards.

Its governing body has been restructured and the school’s leadership team is reviewing its strengths to focus on rapid improvement.

Parents were due to be informed by letter today and a meeting is to take place tonight with head teacher Mark O’Neill and the governors.

“Obviously, we are very disappointed to be placed in a category, but we are confident we can address any weaknesses and we have a clear understanding of the steps that need to be taken,” said Mr O’Neill.

“We have already taken steps to address issues over attainment in Maths and are expecting significantly improved results at GCSE this year.”

Mr O’Neill, who joined the school in January, 2009, after it had been taken out of special measures by the previous head, was praised by Ofsted inspectors three years ago for his inspiring leadership.

North Yorkshire county councillor Arthur Baker, responsible for schools, said the council would be working with the school.