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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

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

Just four of our nostalgic photos of life at Hartlepool's Rossmere Academy.

13 photos of life over the years at Hartlepool primary school

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
Education inspectors have praised the “impressive community spirit” at a primary school after it was rated as “outstanding” in several categories.
Gavin Ledwith

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
Ofsted inspections have been taking place across Hartlepool over the past couple of months, so here is an update on how schools and colleges have been performing.
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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

Ad Feature Open invitation for parents to visit Dene Academy

Ofsted checks safeguarding, to make sure schools have good policies in place to protect vulnerable young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How Ofsted checks safeguarding in schools

St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, in King Oswy Drive, Hartlepool, received an “outstanding” Ofsted rating in its most recent inspection – the highest of four grades. Pictured celebrating their achievements are pupils Shiloh, George, Scarlett and Isaac.

Primary school ‘delighted’ to be celebrating another ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report

Sarah Richardson (standing centre) manager of Changing Futures Fostering Limited, with staff and foster parents. Pictured is Martin Todd, Fiona Walls, Deborah Priddy, Mally Priddy, Oliver Peebles, Jill Pinder, Alicia Hogan, Debbie Johnson and Sarah Richards. Picture by FRANK REID

Town foster agency praised by Ofsted

Jonathan Brash MP with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at High Tunstall School.

Town MP's column: 'Education is the silver bullet'

Ofsted grades aren't the be-all and end-all of what makes a school good, but they are an accessible starting point for parents (Image: National World/Getty)

'Ofsted is wrong to drop one-word ratings for schools' Amber Allott

Ofsted is scrapping single-word judgements for schools. Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images

Major Ofsted change announced as single-word ratings scrapped

Footprints day nursery, in Tees Street, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Nursery making 'significant improvements' after 'inadequate' rating

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Primary schools from right across the country have made the list (Photo: National World/Google)

The 15 best-rated primary schools across England

St Hild's Church of England School received a "requires improvement" grade following its latest Ofsted report.

School bosses 'excited by continued improvements'

St Hild's Church of England School received a "requires improvement" grade following its most recent Ofsted report.

Pupils praised as Ofsted decides school 'requires improvement'

The North East has plenty of excellent, high-achieving primary schools to choose from (Photo: National World/Google)

The North East's 21 top-rated primary schools named

There are plenty of top rated schools right across the North East counties (Photo: NationalWorld/Google)

The North East's top-rated secondary schools

Ofsted inspectors can give schools four different ratings (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about Ofsted school inspections

Just some of the Hartlepool schools to receive "good" or "outstanding" grades during Ofsted inspections.

The 33 schools and colleges rated ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

Staff and pupils at Hartlepool's West Park Primary School celebrate their "good" Ofsted verdict.

Town primary school celebrates 'good' Ofsted grade

Susan Gibbins, the headteacher at Hutton Henry Church of England Primary School, is proud of the "good" Ofsted rating the school received in its latest inspection, describing the school as a "little gem".

Hutton Henry Church of England Primary School described as a 'little gem'

Rift House Primary School, in Masefield Road, Hartlepool, has been rated "good" by Ofsted inspectors following a recent inspection - the second highest of four grades. The school received “good” ratings in all areas and “outstanding” in leadership and management, giving the school an overall “good” grade.

Rift House Primary School celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating

Cotsford Primary School, in Horden, has received its first "good" Ofsted rating by inspectors - the second highest of four grades.

School receives 'good' Ofsted grade

The children’s services team celebrate their Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating. Pic via Hartlepool Borough Council.

Children's services department is 'outstanding'

Eldon Grove Academy has been rated "good" by Ofsted inspectors in their latest inspection.

Eldon Grove Academy ‘thrilled’ with ‘good’ Ofsted rating

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School has been rated "good" by Ofsted inspectors following their latest inspection. Pictured is the headteacher, Mrs Joanne Wilson, with pupils Alice, Perrin, Lily and Joseph.

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School receives ‘good’ Ofsted rating

Do you see any familiar faces from years gone by at Stranton Primary School?

21 retro photos of life at Stranton Primary School

English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College headteacher Sara Crawshaw with pupils following Ofsted's latest visit to monitor their progress.

School is improving quickly say Ofsted after latest visit

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