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Progress Schools Northamptonshire, which specialises in an ‘alternative approach to education’, has said they are “disappointed” that they weren’t able to demonstrate the full potential of their updated curriculum.

Northampton school rated 'inadequate' has follow up Ofsted inspection

A third of parents say schools in West Northamptonshire do not deal with bullying effectively, figures reveal.

Third of parents say schools not dealing with bullying well, figures reveal

Ofsted - Northamptonshire Children's Trust

At risk children still not helped and protected at the earliest opportunity

Woodland View Primary School achieves outstanding Ofsted grading

Woodland View Primary School achieves outstanding grading by Ofsted

From Left. Steph Boyers, Ella Websdale, Carmilla Cassidy, Georgie Robinson

Transformed Northampton primary school scoops double award

DWSM - The Living Room inside a typical Barratt Home at The Woodlands

New phase of homes launches at thriving Northamptonshire development

Northampton Hospital and Outreach

Good Ofsted Outcome for Northampton Hospital and Outreach Education

Three Cheers For Milton!

Milton Parochial Primary School celebrates 'good' rating from Ofsted

Children will anonymously cast their ballot

Race heats up for school council election

Sharon Webb (L) & Rachel King (R) from Thrapston with Michelle Wenham (C) from Brooke Weston Trust

An exciting new chapter for Thrapston Primary School as it officially joins Broo...

My Baby Spa was founded in April 2021 by Danielle Gibbs, a qualified primary school teacher who recognised the need for sessions like these after experiencing postnatal loneliness and anxiety.

‘Unique’ sensory baby spa experience has proved popular in Northampton

Stimpson Avenue Academy celebrates silver anti-bullying award

Stimpson Avenue Academy celebrates silver anti-bullying award

Pupils at Weston Favell Academy

Weston Favell Academy is praised for ‘putting pupils at the centre of all school...

Oakley Vale celebrate a successful Ofsted monitoring visit

Glowing feedback for Oakley Vale Primary School following Ofsted monitoring insp...

Stimpson Avenue Academy delighted with ‘good’ Ofsted rating

Northampton primary school 'absolutely thrilled' with ‘good’ Ofsted rating

The Arbours Primary Academy pupils celebrate

The Arbours Primary Academy now rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
'Pupils know their school is special and would not change a single thing about it'

Oliver Kirkland, registered manager at Fostering People

Fostering agency celebrates fourth ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Wellingborough celebrating their ‘Good’ Ofsted rating.

‘Safe and Secure’ Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Wellingborough awarded ‘Good’ by Ofs...

Kingsley Primary School Northampton

Northampton's Kingsley Primary School celebrates a successful Ofsted report

Research conducted for the Local Government Associations finds that council-maintained schools in England are outperforming academies in their Ofsted ratings. (Getty Images)

Council-maintained schools in England outperforming academies

Julia Kedwards, Northampton Primary Academy Trust

CEO of multi-academy trust reflects on successful academic year

Ecton Village Primary Academy pupils celebrate

Improved Wellingborough village school graded 'good'

Liz Crofts (Executive Headteacher), Rebecca Dunkley (Head of School) and children from Spratton Primary School celebrating their 'Good' Ofsted inspection result earlier this year.

Ofsted outcomes for every primary and secondary schools inspected so far in 2023

Woodley's Village Day Nursery, in Hackleton, has been graded 'good' overall by Ofsted following their latest inspection.

Children have ‘superb bonds with staff’ at good Northampton nursery, says Ofsted

Little Barn Owls Nursery, in Weston Favell, was graded 'good' in all areas by Ofsted.

Nursery ‘pleased’ after jumping from requires improvement Ofsted rating to good

Caring Kindergartens, in Moulton Park, has been graded 'good' by Ofsted in all areas.

Parents say staff are ‘great’ at Northampton nursery graded ‘good’ by Ofsted

CANTO Learning Limited, based at Willis House in Tonmead Road, has been graded 'good' in all areas by Ofsted for its good quality SEND provision.

Special education provider meets ‘wide range of needs’, says Ofsted
‘Skillful’ staff ensure that all students are supported to access their courses and leaders take ‘swift action’ to tackle any issues, inspectors found

Headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life while waiting for an Ofsted report. (photo by Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Ofsted’s new report upgrades school to good after headteacher’s death

Here are the Ofsted outcomes for every Northampton nursery inspected this year.

The Ofsted ratings of every Northampton nursery inspected so far in 2023

Whiz Kids Day Nursery in Dallington will be closing its doors for good on Friday, July 21.

Nursery graded ‘inadequate’ says Ofsted’s approach is ‘fundamentally flawed’

These seven secondary schools are the hardest to get into in West Northamptonshire, according to Department of Education figures.

REVEALED: The hardest West Northants secondary schools to get into in 2023

Barry Primary School has been graded 'good' in all areas by Ofsted for the second time in a row.

Ofsted: ‘Welcoming and inclusive’ school is graded good in all areas again

Chippy the dog and children from Pitsford Primary School

Second good Ofsted report in a row for Pitsford Primary

The Camrose Early Years Centre in Streatfield Road, Northampton.

‘Happy’ Northampton nursery ‘values uniqueness of every child,’ says Ofsted

Favours Day Nursery in Moulton.

Ofsted: Nursery ‘delighted’ after jumping from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

Kings Heath Primary School pupils

Kings Heath Primary Academy celebrates glowing new Ofsted report

Puddleducks nursery, in East Hunsbury, has been graded 'good' in all areas following its latest Ofsted inspection.

‘Outstanding’ nursery drops to ‘good’ Ofsted rating under new provider

Staff and children at Busy Bees Northampton Wootton Fields celebrate their ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating.

Busy Bees Northampton Wootton Fields secures an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Living up to its motto 'Labor Vincit' meaning 'hard work prevails' Dalkeith High School in Midlothian saw pupils surpass their virtual comparator by three percent, with 38 per cent achieving five Highers or more in 2022.

Ofsted's changes to school inspection system after headteacher's death

The Little Learners nursery, in Cliftonville, has been graded outstanding by Ofsted following its latest inspection.

Family-run Northampton nursery ‘over the moon’ with outstanding Ofsted rating

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted changes being considered after death of headteacher

Children at St St Peter's School are thrilled with 'Excellent' outcome.

St Peter's School Earns Double Excellent Rating

These 10 Northampton primary and secondary schools are currently graded as 'requires improvement' or 'inadequate' by Ofsted.

Ofsted: 10 Northampton schools rated ‘inadequate’ or ‘requires improvement’

Pupils at Cambian Potterspury Lodge School, near Towcester, celebrating their 'good' Ofsted rating.

Specialist school in Northamptonshire rated ‘good’ by Ofsted for second time

Hardingstone Academy has been praised as a ‘good’ school by Ofsted after an inspection in March.

Staff and pupils at Hardingstone Academy celebrate ‘good’ Ofsted rating

Lings Primary School has jumped from 'requires improvement' to a 'good' Ofsted rating.

Ofsted: 'Inclusive' primary school jumps from 'requires improvement' to 'good'

The Abbey Primary School, in Delapre, has been graded 'good' by Ofsted.

Ofsted: Parents ‘overwhelmingly’ support ‘happy, caring and inclusive’ school

NNC and WNC share Northamptonshire's Children's Trust's services

Progress at Northamptonshire's fostering service at 'very early stage'

A children's home in West Northamptonshire has been rated 'inadequate'.

Children's home rated 'inadequate' due to 'widespread failures'

Staff at PACT's head office in Reading celebrate the adoption charity's outstanding rating from Ofsted

PACT’s adoption services rated outstanding for third time

Inspectors visited Davey Day Care earlier this year and subsequently graded them ‘inadequate’ in every category.

‘Inadequate’ nursery forced to take action after scathing Ofsted report

The Busy Bees Day Nursery, at the Wootton Fields Centre, has been awarded the best possible Ofsted grade following its latest inspection.

Ofsted awards nursery with best possible grade, saying children ‘flourish’ there

Kislingbury Primary School has been graded 'good' by Ofsted in their latest report.

Ofsted: Pupils are ‘enthusiastic learners’ at this ‘good’ primary school

A special school in Northampton has not yet made the necessary improvements following an inadequate Ofsted rating last year.

Special needs school not meeting required standards after inadequate rating

Northampton Academy has been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted.

Secondary school where staff go ‘above and beyond’ rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted