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:
9. Pitsford Primary School
Pitsford Primary School was graded Good for the second time in a row. “I am immensely proud of the children and staff. We are so lucky to be part of such a supportive community and this was evident in the feedback from parents – we agree with them that our school is ‘truly marvellous’," says headteacher Julia Hyde. Photo: Google
10. Hardingstone Academy
Hardingstone Academy was praised as a ‘good’ school by Ofsted after an inspection in March. Photo: Submitted
11. Thomas Becket Catholic School
Thomas Becket Catholic School celebrated their first ever ‘good’ Ofsted report in the school’s history earlier this year. Photo: Thomas Becket
12. Cambian Potterspury Lodge School
Pupils at Cambian Potterspury Lodge School, near Towcester, celebrated their second 'good' Ofsted rating in a row in May. Photo: Potterspury Lodge School