The Chronicle & Echo has rounded up all of the Ofsted inspection outcomes for primary and secondary schools in Northampton inspected so far this year.
Deciding what school to send your child to is a big decision and Ofsted ratings often factor into that.
It is worth noting that some local learning providers - including Favours Day Nursery in Moulton and Whiz Kids Dallington - have spoken out against the education watchdog, claiming their approach to inspections is “fundamentally flawed” as reports are just a “snapshot” of the few hours inspectors are onsite and does not accurately reflect the true standard of a setting.
Here are the Ofsted outcomes for 14 Northampton primary and secondary schools inspected so far in 2023:
. Spratton Church of England Primary School
Liz Crofts (Executive Headteacher), Rebecca Dunkley (Head of School) and children from Spratton Primary School celebrating their 'Good' Ofsted inspection result earlier this year. Photo: Spratton CE Primary School
. Lings Primary School
Lings Primary School jumped from 'requires improvement' to a 'good' Ofsted rating, following a full inspection in March. Photo: Google
. Thorplands Primary School
Thorplands Primary School, situated in Farm Field Court, was visited by Ofsted in March and graded ‘good’ in all areas. Photo: Google
. Vernon Terrace Primary School
Vernon Terrace Primary School was graded good in all areas by Ofsted for the second time in a row at the start of this year. Photo: Google
1. Lings Primary School
Lings Primary School jumped from 'requires improvement' to a 'good' Ofsted rating, following a full inspection in March. Photo: Google
2. Thorplands Primary School
Thorplands Primary School, situated in Farm Field Court, was visited by Ofsted in March and graded ‘good’ in all areas. Photo: Google
3. Vernon Terrace Primary School
Vernon Terrace Primary School was graded good in all areas by Ofsted for the second time in a row at the start of this year. Photo: Google
4. Boothville Primary School
Boothville Primary School, situated in Booth Lane North, was visited by Ofsted inspectors in February and subsequently graded good in all areas. Photo: Google