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  • Nursery told five areas 'need attention' after poor Ofsted inspection
  • School praised for calm environment and 'systematic' improvement
  • Children's hospice rated outstanding by inspectors

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Nursery told five areas 'need attention' after poor Ofsted inspection

An Oxfordshire nursery did not meet all the legal requirements needed when working with young children.

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

School praised for calm environment and 'systematic' improvement

The Oxford Academy praised by Ofsted for calm learning culture, positive student behaviour, and strong sense of belonging following latest inspection.

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Children's hospice rated outstanding by inspectors

Helen & Douglas House in Oxford has retained the highest rating from the CQC, with inspectors visiting the hospice on November 11, 2025.

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Inspection finds failures in response to child sexual abuse cases

A recent Ofsted inspection has flagged multiple areas of concern in Oxfordshire's handling of child sexual abuse cases within families.

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Ofsted raises concern over school attendance amid major renovations

A Kidlington secondary school has received its first Ofsted inspection during a £41m major rebuild.

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oxfordmail.co.uk /3 weeks ago

UK private school headteacher welcomes inspection report

A private boys' school has been praised for pupils achieving high grades at GCSEs and A-Level and for its sporting activities

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southwalesargus.co.uk /1 week ago

Estyn inspectors spotted a major change in how this Newport school improves teaching

A school has been praised for transforming the way it monitors classroom teaching and self-improvement.

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Nursery told leadership needs 'urgent improvement' after poor inspection

A nursery near Abingdon has been found to not have checked all of their staff for criminal records during a routine Ofsted inspection.

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southleedslife.com /1 month ago

Hugh Gaitskell Primary School downgraded in new Ofsted report

Ofsted published the report of their latest inspection of Hugh Gaitskell Primary School in Beeston on Friday (22 May 2026) downgrading their view of the school’s performance. Ofste...

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specialneedsjungle.com /1 month ago

The Government thinks Ofsted will ensure SEND reform accountability. This evidence suggests ‘significant concern’.

New article from Special Needs Jungle: If you sat in on our Schools White Paper webinar with Department for Education Minister, Georgia Gould, last month, you’ll have heard plenty...

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Oxford private prep school is now placed in 'elite group'

A private prep school near Abingdon is celebrating an "exceptional" inspection report.

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southwalesargus.co.uk /1 week ago

Inspectors returned to this struggling school and they found something very different

A special school is earning praise after a dramatic turnaround just over a year after it was found to be falling short of required standards.

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southleedslife.com /2 weeks ago

Ofsted: Cockburn John Charles Academy meets ‘strong standard’ across the board

Cockburn John Charles Academy celebrates outstanding consistency, becoming the first secondary school in Leeds to achieve ‘Strong Standard’ in all Ofsted areas “Pupils make excelle...

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southwalesargus.co.uk /4 days ago

A primary school earned high praise from inspectors - but what impressed them most?

A primary school has been praised for its strong leadership, inclusive culture, and pupil voice.

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leeds-live.co.uk /4 weeks ago

'Outstanding' Leeds nursery shuts suddenly after damning Ofsted visit

Parents were only given a day's notice

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southleedslife.com /1 day ago

Hunslet Carr Primary School goes Green in all areas

Staff, pupils, and families at Hunslet Carr Primary School are celebrating following the publication today (14 July 2026) of an Ofsted inspection which took place on 2 June. Under...

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southwalesargus.co.uk /2 weeks ago

A look at when a Newport nursery received great Estyn rating while fighting closure

On June 26, 2006, the South Wales Argus reported that a nursery in Newport faced the threat of closure despite receiving top marks in its official inspection report from Estyn.

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southwalesargus.co.uk /1 month ago

Five progress wins for primary school as new Estyn interim inspection framework bites

A primary school in Cwmbran has been praised by inspectors for making strong progress in key areas for improvement.

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glasgowlive.co.uk /1 month ago

Glasgow primary school scoops rare excellent inspection rating

Teachers are described as “highly skilled at questioning to extend children’s learning” in the HMIE inspection report.

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

College told 'significant improvement' is needed

An Oxfordshire college has been told 'significant improvement' is needed, as attendance and exam scores become a major issue.

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bristolpost.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Downend school praised for giving children 'highly positive' start to learning

The headteacher said he was delighted with a positive report after a recent inspection

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oxfordmail.co.uk /4 days ago

Primary school celebrates huge improvements in phonics and maths

Manor Primary School and Nursery in Didcot, part of GLF Schools, saw 93 per cent of Year 1 pupils achieve the expected standard in the national phonics screening check.

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Youth music organisation can now offer formal qualifications

A youth music organisation has been awarded a special accreditation

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express.co.uk /1 month ago

UK school plunges into special measures - only has 52 pupils

A recent Ofsted report concluded that the students 'have too many gaps in their knowledge' and 'are not prepared for the next stage of their learning journey'.

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