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Headteacher Lianne Peart with pupils.

Sunderland school praised by Ofsted for ‘steadfast leadership’ during RAAC crisi...

Staff and children at Plains Farm Academy give a thumbs up to their latest Ofsted report.

Staff 'over the moon' after Ofsted at school where children flourish

Headteacher Chloe Black and pupils from Ropery Walk Primary School give a thumbs up to their latest Ofsted report.

Staff 'over the moon' with positive Ofsted report

Nursery manager Katie Kershaw celebrates the nursery's good Ofsted report with colleague Kaitlyn Duncan and children Lily-rose, Gabrielle, Oliver and Neveah.

We were jumping for joy says nursery manager after good Ofsted report

Headteacher Sarah Armstrong, governor Gordon Petrie, and deputy headteacher Gemma Clark celebrate the school's Ofsted report with pupils Myla, Avery, Reuben and Megan.

'Tremendous teamwork' behind our Ofsted success says headteacher

Principal Jordan Bedford is "elated" for staff and pupils after the school officially became the most improved in the country.

City school officially the most improved in the country

St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Headteacher James Craig and Nick Hurn OBE, CEO of BWCET

Relentless in their pursuit of excellence — St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic...

Staff and students at City of Sunderland College celebrating their 2024 A Level results.

Ofsted Inspectors moved to tears during Sunderland College inspection

Children have a phenomenal start to their education in this school

Celebrating Ofsted success at Benedict Biscop CE Academy are Sarah Armstrong, top right, Headteacher; Gordon Petrie, Chair of Governors; Gemma Clark, Deputy Headteacher and pupils Myla and Avery (front) and Reuben and Megan.

Sunderland primary school goes top of the class

A property in Black Boy Road, Houghton, could be converted into a school for children with special educational needs. Credit Google Maps

Detached house set to become special school under plans by care company

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson delivering a speech to delegates at the recent Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Labour delivering on its promise to working people

New Silksworth Academy headteacher Emma Robins celebrating the schools' Ofsted reports with the children.

Staff elated as Ofsted judge aspirational schools continue to be good

City Hall.

Wanted: Council hiring new £153,000 boss to look after children's services

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

New Penshaw Academy headteacher Steph Johnson celebrates the school’s good Ofsted judgement with the children.

Staff at 'nurturing' school 'over the moon' with good Ofsted judgment

Staff at New Penshaw Academy are ‘over the moon’ after the school was judged to be good following its latest Ofsted inspection.

Neil Fatkin

Staff at Boldon Nursey School have been celebrating their outstanding Ofsted report.

Staff 'ecstatic' after outstanding Ofsted judgement

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

Sunderland City Council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Child Poverty and Skills, Councillor Michael Butler and Southmoor Academy headteacher Joanne Maw.

Education leaders welcome move to scrap single judgement Ofsted grades

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

Major Ofsted change announced as single-word ratings scrapped

The site of Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Seaham. Photograph: Google

Nursery with 'lovely caring relationships' judged as good by Ofsted

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery in Ryhope. Photograph: Google Maps

Busy Bees Nursery staff 'over the moon' after good Ofsted judgement

9 great photos of St Cuthbert's RC School from the Echo archives.

Nine super pictures from St Cuthbert's after school wins praise

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

The secondary school your child gets into can have a big impact on the rest of their education 🏫

Amber Allott

Children at St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School have been celebrating their good Ofsted report.

Staff 'over the moon' after school receives good Ofsted judgement

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

Everything you need to know about Ofsted school inspections

Have a good browse through our retro Echo photos and then get in touch to tell us more about them.

Putting the retro spotlight on Seaham St Cuthbert's Primary

Headteacher Nicola Noble (left) and deputy headteacher Elaine Parlett celebrate the school's Ofsted report.

School on verge of becoming outstanding after glowing Ofsted report

Thornhill Academy received a glowing report from Ofsted following an inspection in May

Thornhill Academy rated ‘Good’ for the first time in 20 years

Apple Blossom Day Nursery in Pallion.

Children 'thrive' at Sunderland nursery rated good by Ofsted

Executive headteacher Adele Pearson-Atkinson celebrating the school's good Ofsted report with pupils.

Staff at school 'thrilled' after good Ofsted judgement

Washington Academy.

School still judged as requires improvement but Ofsted note progress

Headteacher Nicola Hill celebrates the school's good Ofsted report with children at the school.

Headteacher praises 'amazing' children after good Ofsted inspection

Staff at Colombo Road Children's Home celebrate their outstanding Ofsted judgment.

Six outstanding Ofsted reports in a row for children's home

Staff and children at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School have been celebrating their good Ofsted report.

Staff at 'small but mighty' school celebrates good Ofsted report

Staff and children at Mill Hill Nursery School celebrate their outstanding Ofsted judgement.

Nursery once threatened with closure now judged outstanding by Ofsted

Cleadon C of E Academy's Junior Leadership Team give a thumbs up to the school's latest Ofsted report.

Staff ‘incredibly proud’ following good Ofsted report

St John Boste Catholic Primary School has been judged as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Photograph: Google

School where pupils 'thrive' judged outstanding by Ofsted inspectors.

Mill Hill Primary School, Torphin Hill Dr, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

Ofsted inspectors praise school with high expectations

Millen Janes is six months into his apprenticeship

Hays Travel apprenticeship scheme is passport to the future

Dene Academy. Photograph: Google

Caring and nurturing school judged to be good in all areas by Ofsted

Staff and children at Hasting Hill Academy celebrate their good Ofsted report.

Staff 'over the moon' and cry 'happy tears' after good Ofsted

School Council pupils join SEND coordinator Dan Moreno, Senior Leader Lisa Winship and Floyd the school dog to celebrate their good Ofsted.

Staff 'absolutely thrilled' after good Ofsted judgement

Head teacher Anna Young and children at Wessington Primary School celebrate their good Ofsted report.

'Tears and cheers' as 'elated' staff celebrate good Ofsted judgement

The Give us a Break campaign group outside of City Hall.

Parents of disabled children fear missing out on respite places

Barmston Village Primary School.

Headteacher's pride after school judged as good by Ofsted

9 archive photos to get you reminiscing on great times at St Joseph's RC Primary.

Nine retro photos from the proud school with a great Ofsted report

Pupils from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School celebrate their good Ofsted report with headteacher Elizabeth Maher.

'Delight' and staff-room tears of happiness after school's good Ofsted

Seaham Trinity Primary School.

Staff 'absolutely delighted' after good Ofsted judgement

Grange Park Primary School.

School an 'integral' part of community after good Ofsted judgement

Little Angels Nursery has been given a good judgement by Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

Ofsted praise Little Angels Nursery following good judgement

Ofsted has been under scrutiny after Ruth Perry, a head teacher at Caversham Primary School in Reading, Berkshire, took her own life in January while awaiting its report

Reaction as Ofsted suspends inspections for mental health training

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