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Andy Brown OBE is pictured with Ad Astra Academy Trust pupils.

School leader bows out after 50-year career

Trimdon Hill School achieved a “strong standard” in all areas in its first Ofsted report.

New school wins praise in glowing Ofsted report

Lee Blake, head teacher at Dene House Primary School, celebrates their latest Ofsted report alongside pupils.

Inspectors praise school where pupils are happy and thriving

Dyke House principal Dean Cope.

School 'immensely proud' after strong Ofsted report

Wellfield Community School pupils celebrate the school's latest Ofsted report.

School is ‘incredibly proud’ of latest Ofsted report

The North East’s ambulance service is celebrating a major endorsement of its training programme following its latest Ofsted report.

Ambulance apprenticeship scheme celebrates 'strong’ Ofsted rating

Bloom Childcare, a private day nursery in the grounds of Ward Jackson Primary School, has recently been inspected by Ofsted.

Hartlepool nursery receives latest Ofsted report

Youngsters having fun at Marina's Amigos Childcare.

Early years care provider 'incredibly proud' of Ofsted report

St Aidan's Primary School headteacher Gillian Hood with pupils Amara, Alvin, William, Lyla and Esmae in the school's new library with a copy of the their Ofsted report.

Positive relationships at heart of primary school

Eskdale Eskdale Academy assistant headteacher Emma Allison holding the school's latest Ofsted report with headteacher Anthony Emms (left) and assistant headteacher Shaune Marshall with pupils Junior, Emily, Skye and Layla.

School ends year on a high with positive Ofsted report

Hartlepool Civic Centre.

Council services for care leavers praised by inspectors

John Hardey, headteacher at St John Vianney Primary School.

Headteacher ‘delighted’ with glowing Ofsted report

John Appleby, headteacher of Easington Church of England Primary School, celebrates a positive Ofsted report along with pupils Alice, Oliver, Faith, Joseph, Katie and Cassius.

Headteacher ‘incredibly proud’ of school’s Ofsted report

Head teacher Mark Atkinson and pupils Charlie, Hallie-Mae, Halle, Elsie and Henry with the school's recent Ofsted report.

School head says he is proud of Ofsted inspectors’ findings

Hesleden Primary School, in Church Street, Hesleden, has recently been inspected under Ofsted’s new framework.

School told it must improve following latest Ofsted report
Education inspectors have decided that a primary school must improve following its latest visit by education inspectors.
Madeleine Raine

Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School headteacher, Amy Sparkes, and deputy headteacher, Liam Savage, celebrate their latest Ofsted report with pupils Annie, Fernandez, Vihan, Samira, Hallie-May and Emily.

Primary school celebrates glowing Ofsted report

Greatham Church of England Primary School head teacher Nicola Dunn with students Anna Merifield, Henry Frank and Summer Hickman.

'Pupils thrive' as primary school celebrates latest Ofsted report

Steven Jones, principal at Manor Community Academy, in Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool.

Manor Community Academy celebrates recent Ofsted inspection

Hartlepool Borough Council chief executive Denise McGuckin.

Council chief executive announces her retirement

Cambian Hartlepool School pupils, staff and therapy dog Big Ted are "delighted" with their latest Ofsted inspection.

School ‘delighted’ after receiving glowing Ofsted report

St Hild's Church of England headteacher Paul Martin.

Inspectors say Hartlepool school is making progress

Councillor Melanie Morley, left, and Hartlepool Borough Council's new executive director of children's services Alison Sutherland.

Council welcomes new children's services boss

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

Ofsted will go ahead with plans to publish new school 'report cards' based on inspection outcomes

What Ofsted's new 'report cards' look like - and when you can see them

As pupils start to prepare for a new school year, these are England's top performing secondary schools

England's top secondary schools, according to our 2025 'gold standard'

Hartlepool Borough Council’s executive director of children’s and joint commissioning services, Sally Robinson, has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Leading Hartlepool council officer to receive King's Birthday Honour
A senior Hartlepool council official is included in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Gavin Ledwith

Just some of our archive photos of life at Hartlepool's St Helen's Primary School.

Travel back in time with these photos of school's staff and pupils

Marcus Newing, headteacher of St Helen’s Primary School, with pupils celebrating their Ofsted report. Also pictured, back left, is deputy headteacher Laura Wallace with assistant headteacher Emma Hutton.

Education inspectors praise Hartlepool primary school

The team at FCA fostering agency celebrate their Outstanding Ofsted report.

Fostering agency receives Outstanding rating

Proposed changes to Ofsted inspections have come under fire from teaching unions

Why Ofsted is facing legal action over proposed changes to inspections

From how your child's school compares to other local schools to its SEN provision, there's plenty of info to be found online

How to find official data on your child's school - and what it means

Just some of our archive photos of Hartlepool schools celebrating Ofsted reports.

17 nostalgic photos of staff and pupils celebrating Ofsted reports

Team effort: Little Treasures Day Nursery staff and children celebrating their good Ofsted report. Picture by FRANK REID

Little treasures thrive at nursery

Headteacher Mark Tilling is pictured with, from left to right, deputy head girl Ruby Hails, head boy Elliott Smith, head girl Grace Wood and deputy head boy Patrick Curtis.

Town school's latest Ofsted report is published

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

Executive headteacher Lisa Ashton with pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall Colliery.

Head 'truly proud' after Ofsted inspection

A total of 1,466 students attend English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College in Catcote Road.

Ofsted publishes latest English Martyrs report

Rossmere Academy, in Catcote Road, Hartlepool, received a positive Ofsted report following its inspection in January. Pictured is head teacher Caroline Reed and pupils Joshua, Emmi, Arabella and Aaron.

Primary school ‘delighted’ with latest Ofsted report

Venerable Bede CE Academy: There are "many enrichment opportunities" for its pupils, say school inspectors

Ofsted recognise improvements at Venerable Bede CE Academy

Pupils enjoy reading at Wolviston Primary School.

Primary school rated 'outstanding' in several areas by inspectors

Student puts their hand up.

Ofsted Chief Inspector says it’s time to rethink school holiday length

West Park parents and children at the reading event

Parents invited back to school as part of reading initiative

Parents would notice a few key differences if the changes go ahead as currently pitched

What the proposed Ofsted changes could mean for parents

'Outstanding' and 'good' grades will disappear under the proposed new traffic light system

The 9 new criteria Ofsted may judge schools on, and the 5 new 'grades'

Kingsley Primary School, in Taybrooke Avenue, Hartlepool, received a “good” Ofsted rating – the second highest of four grades – following its most recent report in November 2024. Pictured is head teacher Alison Darby with a copy of the latest Ofsted report along with pupils George, Mahira Harper, Isla-Grace, Harry, Millie, Jamie, Lily, Ollie and Rosaline.

Head 'really pleased' following school's Ofsted report

Jonathan Brash MP with Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, in Hartlepool.

MP says: 'It is time to put our children first'

Headteacher Sarah Greenan, back left, and deputy headteacher Gemma Kelly are pictured with Brougham Primary School pupils.

Hartlepool primary school rated good in all areas

Just some of our archive photos of life at Hartlepool's Brougham Primary School.

21 retro photos from Brougham Primary School

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has received an Outstanding rating across the board in its latest Ofsted inspection, marking a significant milestone in the group’s journey.

North East college group rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

Headteacher Lee Walker is pictured with deputy headteacher Janine Cowie, back left, assistant headteacher Lucy Wesson, back right, and Barnard Grove pupils.

Ofsted praise for town primary school

Here are all the schools, colleges and sixth forms in Hartlepool that have been rated as 'good' and 'outstanding' by Ofsted inspectors.

The 34 schools and colleges rated ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

Footprints Learning For Life Nursery celebrates a 'good' Ofsted report after being graded 'inadequate' in June. Pictured on the left is nursery owner Vivienne Dempsey, with nursery staff member Georgia Evans, manager Gemma Frankland and staff member Charley Phillips.

Nursery jumps two Ofsted grades in months

Just some of our archive images of life at Jesmond Road and Jesmond Gardens primary schools.

33 retro photos from Jesmond Road and Jesmond Gardens schools

Jesmond Gardens head of school Rebecca Nicholson and executive headteacher Phil Pritchard hold the school's new Apple Distinguished School award while pupils spell out their latest Ofsted rating. Picture by FRANK REID

Praise for ‘warm and nurturing’ school

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