Ofsted

'Happy' Sunderland nursery where 'children made safer' praised by Ofsted

Early Miles Nursery in Stockton has been told it needs attention in a recent Ofsted report.

Early Miles Nursery in Stockton has been told it needs attention in a recent Ofsted report.

Teesside nursery 'needs attention' as Ofsted raises welfare and behaviour concerns

Bloom Childcare operates from Ward Jackson Primary School on Clark Street in Hartlepool.

Bloom Childcare operates from Ward Jackson Primary School on Clark Street in Hartlepool.

Ofsted says area of inclusive Hartlepool nursey 'needs attention' despite praise

Watchdogs have improved Aycliffe Secure Centre to 'good'

Watchdogs have improved Aycliffe Secure Centre to 'good'

Aycliffe secure children's home is rated 'good' after previous damning report

Middlesbrough Council

Ofsted finds progress in Teesside children's services but more work still needed

Local government

North East council told their SEND support needs to improve in recent report

Outwood Academy in Redcar, who were handed a

Outwood Academy in Redcar, who were handed a

Ofsted warns improvements 'too slow' at North East secondary school

Staff 'incredibly proud’ as 'warm and trusting' day care bags strong Ofsted rating

Galley Hill Primary School, Guisborough, who received a 'needs attention' Ofsted inspection report this week.

Galley Hill Primary School, Guisborough, who received a 'needs attention' Ofsted inspection report this week.

Ofsted says North Yorkshire school 'needs attention' despite 'strong' improvement

Ryhope Junior School

Ryhope Junior School

Pupils ‘superb ambassadors’ as North East junior school lands strong Ofsted praise

Children and teachers celebrating.

Children and teachers celebrating.

Staff ‘immensely proud’ as Teesside primary hailed for strong standards in all areas

Apple Blossom Day Nursery, Sunderland.

Apple Blossom Day Nursery, Sunderland.

Nursery Schools

'Nurturing' North East nursery praised but told children are 'not stretched' enough

Kader Academy in Acklam, Middlesbrough.

Kader Academy in Acklam, Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough primary school praised for inclusive environment in new report

North East primary where ‘every child thrives’ earns strong rating from inspectors

Together for Children's Adoption Service in Sunderland has received a 'Good' rating

Together for Children's Adoption Service in Sunderland has received a 'Good' rating

Sunderland adoption service keeps ‘good’ Ofsted rating with ‘outstanding’ leadership

St. John Vianney RC Primary School and Children's Centre

St. John Vianney RC Primary School and Children's Centre

School hailed for ‘phenomenal’ impact as children’s lives ‘changed for the better'

'The home is filled with laughter.'

'The home is filled with laughter.'

Children’s home 'filled with laughter' bags 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

Forest school in ancient County Durham woodland hailed in ‘strong’ Ofsted report

North East children's home rated outstanding by Ofsted for eighth time in a row

'Behaviour across the school is calm and respectful.'

'Behaviour across the school is calm and respectful.'

Primary school where 'attendance is above national figures' receives positive report

The daycare has hit 'expected standards'.

The daycare has hit 'expected standards'.

County Durham daycare where children 'thrive' and 'are motivated to learn'

Pupils at County Durham school "do not receive an acceptable standard of education"

Ofsted rates Hesleden Primary School as needing attention in key areas.

Ofsted rates Hesleden Primary School as needing attention in key areas.

Staff changes and inconsistent teaching at County Durham school 'impacted on pupils'

North East school hits 'strong and expected standards' in new Ofsted report

Treetops Nursery has secured a third straight Outstanding Ofsted report.

Treetops Nursery has secured a third straight Outstanding Ofsted report.

Nursery celebrates third straight 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted

The top 10 primary schools in County Durham revealed in new 2025 government data

Secondary school pupils

Secondary school pupils

The best secondary schools in Darlington revealed in 2025 government data

Primary school pupils

Primary school pupils

Darlington’s best primary schools revealed in 2025 Ofsted and government data

School pupils doing exams

School pupils doing exams

The best secondary schools in County Durham revealed in new 2025 government data

A primary school in Langley Moor has been graded outstanding in several areas.

A primary school in Langley Moor has been graded outstanding in several areas.

County Durham primary school 'delighted' after outstanding Ofsted grades

Pupils celebrate by spelling out their Early Years rating on the School field

Pupils celebrate by spelling out their Early Years rating on the School field

Joy as Teesside school leaps up Ofsted rankings

Family atmosphere and unique rewards help make County Durham school ‘outstanding’

Family atmosphere and unique rewards help make County Durham school ‘outstanding’

Family atmosphere and unique rewards help make County Durham school ‘outstanding’

Topcliffe Church of England Academy has been rated 'Outstanding' in every area during its recent Ofsted inspection

Topcliffe Church of England Academy has been rated 'Outstanding' in every area during its recent Ofsted inspection

Primary school with 'exceptional leadership' handed 'Outstanding' Ofsted score

The best secondary schools in Darlington according to Ofsted have been ranked.

The best secondary schools in Darlington according to Ofsted have been ranked.

RANKED: The seven best secondary schools in Darlington according to Ofsted

The best primary schools in Darlington according to Ofsted have been listed.

The best primary schools in Darlington according to Ofsted have been listed.

LISTED: The 19 best primary schools in Darlington according to Ofsted

Swiis staff in Durham

Swiis staff in Durham

Durham based fostering agency rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

One innovation that impressed Ofsted inspectors was the school’s use of AI and emerging technology

One innovation that impressed Ofsted inspectors was the school’s use of AI and emerging technology

Inspectors praise 'warm and welcoming' County Durham school with 'Good' rating

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Blackhall Colliery has “improved significantly across all areas” since its last inspection

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Blackhall Colliery has “improved significantly across all areas” since its last inspection

Pupils and staff celebrating after 'glowing and successful' Ofsted report

Schools and a general picture of schoolchildren. NOTE: Not all the schools pictured are included in the list - the image acts as a general education image

Schools and a general picture of schoolchildren. NOTE: Not all the schools pictured are included in the list - the image acts as a general education image

Top 10 primary schools in County Durham revealed, according to new Ofsted data

The top 10 primary schools in Darlington. NOTE: Not all of the schools pictured made it into the top 10 list, but it is used as a general Ofsted/education image

The top 10 primary schools in Darlington. NOTE: Not all of the schools pictured made it into the top 10 list, but it is used as a general Ofsted/education image

The top 10 primary schools in the Darlington area revealed, according to Ofsted

A new proposed model for inspecting schools in England has been shared by Ofsted

A new proposed model for inspecting schools in England has been shared by Ofsted

New Ofsted report cards criticised as 'rehash' of previous 'dangerous' system

Cockton Hill Infant School in Bishop Auckland

Cockton Hill Infant School in Bishop Auckland

Pupils and staff at County Durham school celebrate 'glowing' Ofsted report

The college has achieved a 'good' rating

The college has achieved a 'good' rating

County Durham college rated 'good' by Ofsted inspectors

Staff and pupils at St Francis Xavier School in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Staff and pupils at St Francis Xavier School in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Double win for school after 'Outstanding' Ofsted as it's named best in region

The top five secondary schools in Darlington have been revealed through extensive Ofsted data

The top five secondary schools in Darlington have been revealed through extensive Ofsted data

REVEALED: The top 5 secondary schools in Darlington, according to Ofsted data

The top 10 secondary schools in County Durham have been revealed through extensive Ofsted data

The top 10 secondary schools in County Durham have been revealed through extensive Ofsted data

REVEALED: The top 10 secondary schools in County Durham, according to Ofsted data

The top 10 primary schools in County Durham have been revealed through Ofsted data

The top 10 primary schools in County Durham have been revealed through Ofsted data

REVEALED: The top 10 primary schools in County Durham, according to Ofsted data

The top 10 primary schools in Darlington have been revealed through extensive Ofsted data

The top 10 primary schools in Darlington have been revealed through extensive Ofsted data

REVEALED: The top 10 primary schools in Darlington, according to Ofsted data

Trinity Catholic College in Middlesbrough has received a good ofsted report. Head teacher Andy Rodgers with pupils Leon Rodney, Lily Kirby, Dimeji Ogundipe and Rosemary Amodu-Akanbi

Trinity Catholic College in Middlesbrough has received a good ofsted report. Head teacher Andy Rodgers with pupils Leon Rodney, Lily Kirby, Dimeji Ogundipe and Rosemary Amodu-Akanbi

School celebrates its 'best ever' Ofsted inspection in its history

Parkside Childcare Nursery

Parkside Childcare Nursery

Darlington nursery celebrate 'Outstanding' Ofsted after successful inspection

Trinity Academy Richmond was visited by an Ofsted inspector earlier this year, with the report recently published on the Ofsted website

Trinity Academy Richmond was visited by an Ofsted inspector earlier this year, with the report recently published on the Ofsted website

Staff and pupils celebrating first ever 'Good' Ofsted inspection at 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.

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.

North East school gets rare 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating

Colburn Community Primary School

Colburn Community Primary School

School bounces back from 'Requires Improvement' Ofsted by impressing inspectors

The top 10 primary schools in Darlington have been revealed through 'extended standard' Ofsted data

The top 10 primary schools in Darlington have been revealed through 'extended standard' Ofsted data

REVEALED: The top 10 primary schools in Darlington, according to Ofsted