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10 North East schools graded under Ofsted's new system so far

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The 20 highest-achieving secondary schools in Tyne and Wear

The 20 top-achieving secondary schools in Tyne and Wear named

The 20 highest-achieving secondary schools in Tyne and Wear

The 20 top-achieving secondary schools in Tyne and Wear named

Fostering service where 'children enjoy long-term stability' praised

North Tyneside Ofsted ratings before grades are scrapped

The current Ofsted ratings of Gateshead secondary schools

The current Ofsted ratings of Newcastle secondary schools

Carville Primary School has a new Ofsted rating.

School which was previously rated inadequate gets new Ofsted rating

St Thomas More Catholic School

Gateshead school praised by Ofsted following 'urgent' inspection

Park Farm Day Nursery

Nursery gets new positive Ofsted rating after previous complaints

Hilton Primary Academy in Blakelaw.

'Caring environment' awarded new Ofsted outstanding rating

Fostering North East on West Road

Foster home where 'children experience long-term arrangements' praised

Monkchester Road Nursery School

Former outstanding nursery now labelled as requiring improvement

Heworth Grange School and Mary Astell Academy have been targeted as part of a Government programme to raise attainment.

2 'stuck' Tyneside schools targeted by Government for improvement

Balliol Primary School in Longbenton

School remains in special measures after follow-up Ofsted visit

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

Ofsted will go ahead with plans to publish new school 'report cards' based on inspection outcomes

What Ofsted's new 'report cards' look like - and when you can see them

Ivy Road Primary School

School labelled 'inadequate' told it cannot appoint young teachers

King Edward Primary School in North Shields

School where pupils "rise to expectations" gets new Ofsted rating

High Hopes Day Nursery

Nursery where staff go 'above and beyond' receives new Ofsted rating

Bensham Grove Nursery School

Nursery where "children thrive" awarded coveted Ofsted rating

Front Street, Camperdown, where the nursery is located.

"Welcoming" North Tyneside nursery awarded new Ofsted rating

A Newcastle childminder has been given huge praise as part of a new Ofsted inspection.

Childminder given huge praise as part of Ofsted outstanding report

Benfield School

Ofsted: School remains 'requiring improvement' despite improvements

St Cuthbert's Catholic First School praised by Ofsted

Berwick School Celebrated for Exceptional Behaviour and Reading Standards

School sees turnaround from 'requires improvement' to outstanding

West Jesmond Primary School

Outstanding primary school is "a jewel at the heart of the community"

St Columba's Catholic Primary School retains Good rating in glowing Ofsted inspection

Inspectors Highlight ‘High Expectations’ and Strong Curriculum at St Columba’s

As pupils start to prepare for a new school year, these are England's top performing secondary schools

England's top secondary schools, according to our 2025 'gold standard'

VISIT … Newcastle Central and West MP Chi Onwurah and NEF UTC Principal Dan Sydes

Ofsted recognises improvements at unique Newcastle school

St Mary's Catholic Primary School praised by Ofsted

“Inclusive and welcoming” school praised by Ofsted

Staff and care leavers celebrating their outstanding Ofsted rating.

I view them as extended family- care leavers react to Ofsted judgement

Proposed changes to Ofsted inspections have come under fire from teaching unions

Why Ofsted is facing legal action over proposed changes to inspections

St Mary's Catholic Primary School has been praised by Ofsted

Everyone welcome at ‘caring’ North Shields primary

From how your child's school compares to other local schools to its SEN provision, there's plenty of info to be found online

How to find official data on your child's school - and what it means

FCA's north east team celebrates their Outstanding Ofsted inspection

Children in care say they “love life now” as fostering agency is Ofsted Outstand...

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School praised by Ofsted

Pupils thrive at 'caring' Newcastle school

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School praised by Ofsted

Pupils thrive at 'caring' Newcastle school

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School praised by Ofsted inspectors

North Shields primary is ‘happy place filled with kindness’

Check out the nursery Ofsted reports for inspections which have taken place this year.

The Ofsted grades for all Newcastle nurseries inspected this year

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'
The former Ofsted head claims the Government is pandering to unions, at the expense of children 👀

Teachers at Washington have a secure subject knowledge and structure lessons well, says Ofsted

Washington Academy continues to improve, say Ofsted inspectors

The latest Department for Education Progress 8 score shows the city's secondary school pupils still lag behind their national counterparts.

Newcastle secondary school pupils still lag behind national peers

Ofsted have issued report cards for schools following their latest inspections.

The Ofsted report cards for all Newcastle schools inspected in 2025

Student puts their hand up.

Ofsted Chief Inspector says it’s time to rethink school holiday length

A Scotswood Village Nursery pupil joined in the sensory room by (L-R) nursery teachers Jen Rodden and Caroline Duncan and NTWDC Director, Lee McGray.

Outstanding nursery benefits from donation

Parents would notice a few key differences if the changes go ahead as currently pitched

What the proposed Ofsted changes could mean for parents

'Outstanding' and 'good' grades will disappear under the proposed new traffic light system

The 9 new criteria Ofsted may judge schools on, and the 5 new 'grades'

Students receive individualised education and care plans

‘An unrelenting culture of ambition and care’: Percy Hedley School rated Outstan...

Every Ofsted outstanding primary school in Newcastle as deadline looms

The primary school selection deadline is looming for parents across the North East.

All 16 Ofsted outstanding primary schools in Newcastle and Gateshead

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, praised by Ofsted.

‘Calm and nurturing’ Wallsend school praised by Ofsted

Kibblesworth Team

Gateshead neurological rehabilitation service retains “Good” Ofsted rating in la...

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Sunderland primary school goes top of the class

Celebrating Ofsted success at Benedict Biscop CE Academy are Sarah Armstrong, top right, Headteacher; Gordon Petrie, Chair of Governors; Gemma Clark, Deputy Headteacher and pupils Myla and Avery (front) and Reuben and Megan.

Sunderland primary school scores ultimate inspection accolade

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