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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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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'
School bosses say “we are really excited about the continued improvements that we are seeing” following their latest inspection by education watchdogs.
Gavin Ledwith

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
A Hartlepool primary school has been praised for continuing to be a “good” school following its latest inspection by education watchdogs.
Madeleine Raine

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

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a visit to Aldersyde Day Nursery in Hartlepool as the first parents in England start to benefit from 15 hours of taxpayer-funded care for two-year-olds. Photo: Paul Ellis/PA Wire

Prime Minister hails ‘positive’ childcare move in town visit

Headteacher Sarah Wassell (centre) and members of the school council celebrate their "outstanding" Ofsted rating.

Ofsted congratulates Wynyard Primary School

Stranton Primary School pupils celebrate their second "outstanding" Ofsted report. Pictured are Afsa Khan, Robert Bayliss Nancy Ringwood, Elizabeth Ijodunola, Charlie Bainbridge, Ollie Brook, Elana Cherifi and Eleanor Carr.

Stranton Primary School celebrates ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School headteacher Debra Hargreaves alongside pupils after the news of their "good" Ofsted report.

Hartlepool primary school celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating

Sacred Heart Primary School is celebrating receiving a "good" Ofsted rating.

‘Good’ news for Hartlepool primary school as it celebrates Ofsted rating

Suzanne Duncan is to retire as principal and chief executive of East Durham College later this year.

College principal to retire

Dene Academy, in Peterlee, has been judged a "good" school by Ofsted inspectors

'Good' news for school after glowing report from inspectors

Holy Trinity Church of England school headteacher, Amanda Baines, with members of the school council and Stanley, the school well-being dog.

Hartlepool primary school celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating

Hartlepool Borough Council's Jobs and Skills Team celebrates receiving a 'good' Ofsted rating.

Council jobs team celebrate ‘good’ rating

Apprentices Frankie Barnett and Nathan Willis with Gary Ritchies Hartlepool College of Further Education Vice Princal and Principal Darren Hankey (far right). Picture by FRANK REID

College an 'elite' apprenticeship provider

Some of the Hartlepool schools rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

The Hartlepool schools rated as ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors

Hartlepool College of Further Education has kept its good Ofsted rating.

Hartlepool College of Further Education retains good Ofsted rating

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

Fens Primary School pupils celebrate the outcome of their recent Ofsted report.

Hartlepool primary school rated ‘good’ after latest Ofsted inspection

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

St Peter's headteacher Vikki Wilson celebrates with children after the school's "good" Ofsted report.

Hartlepool school celebrates 'good' Ofsted report

Baroness Diana Barran, left, with West View Primary School headteacher Lauren Furness.

Government minister visits Hartlepool school

Blackhall Primary School receives a"good" Ofsted rating.

School ‘full of rich experiences’ receives ‘good’ 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

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

Ofsted changes being considered after death of headteacher

West View Primary school pupils after the announcement that the their school has been graded as "good" after a recent Ofsted inspection. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool primary school judged to be 'good' by education inspectors

Lynnfield Primary School headteacher, Sue Sharpe, with pupils. From left: Eliza, Eva, Reece and Samra, looking at their Ofsted report.

Hartlepool primary school celebrates first ‘good’ Ofsted report since 2010

Kelly Haigh (centre), with staff members at Dimples Day Nursery, in Warrior Drive, Hartlepool.

Hartlepool nursery celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating

Dave McPartlin.

Headteacher calls for Ofsted change after woman's suicide

Martyn Gordon (front right) Headteacher at Horizon School with staff and pupils, who have received a Outstanding grade from Ofsted. Picture by FRANK REID

School celebrated Outstanding Ofsted report

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