Since December 2025, Ofsted will no longer give one overall judgement, such as ‘good’, ‘outstanding’ or ‘requires improvement’.
Instead the education watchdog’s report cards show will show colour-coded grades for different areas, including attendance and behaviour, achievement, and inclusion.
These areas will gradated under the new scale: exceptional, strong standard, expected standard, needs attention and urgent improvement.
So far, 10 schools in South Tyneside, Wearside, Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside have been graded under the system. This is correct as of February 20, 2026.
The reports for each school can be found here.
1. Wardley Primary School
Following an inspection on January 6, 2026, the school was rated: Strong standard on Inclusion and Leadership and governance, and Expected Standard for Achievement, Attendance and behaviour, Curriculum and teaching, Early Years, Personal development and wellbeing | Google Maps
2. Welbeck Academy
Welbeck Academy was also told it requires improvement in February 2024. | Google
3. Trinity Academy Newcastle
Trinity Academy Newcastle was given a requires improvement rating in December 2023. | Google
4. South Hylton Primary Academy
South Hylton Primary Academy | Google