The school spent two years in special measures before it was rated as requires improvement in 2015. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
There are also about about 500 primary and 200 secondary schools which have been rated as requiring improvement on their previous two inspections. (bbc.co.uk)
When you can see your performance against others, you can demonstrate where you are already successful, and focus on develop strategies for areas requiring improvement. (transact.com)