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.
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Here are the Ofsted outcomes for 14 Northampton primary and secondary schools inspected so far in 2023:
5. Kislingbury Church of England Primary School
Kislingbury Church of England Primary School, situated in Kislingbury’s High Street, was visited by the education watchdog in March and graded good in all areas. Photo: Kislingbury Primary School
6. Parklands Primary School
Headteacher at Parklands Primary School, Carmilla Cassidy, told the Chronicle & Echo that jumping from an 'inadequate' Ofsted rating to 'good' was a "monumental moment" for the school. Photo: Carmilla Cassidy
7. Barry Primary School
Barry Primary School, in Barry Road, was graded good by Ofsted for the second time in a row and praised for its “purposeful and inviting” learning environment. Photo: Google Maps
8. Cedar Road Primary School
Cedar Road Primary School headteacher, Clair Mills, celebrated with pupils after maintaining their good Ofsted rating from 2017. Photo: Cedar Road Primary School