Margot Buller has been appointed headteacher of Clore Tikva after just over a year as interim leader.

Louise Dorling, chair of the pluralist primary in Barkingside, said that Mrs Buller had been “instrumental not only in improving our Ofsted rating to a very secure good, but also the curriculum, behaviour for learning and many other aspects of our school.”

The new appointment can “only ensure that our school goes from strength to strength”, she said.

Mrs Buller said, “I choose to apply for the substantive headteacher position because I recognise and appreciate the many strengths of the school and the vast potential it has for the future.

“It is a wonderful place to work and to learn and I appreciate all the support the school receives from the school & local community.”