Ofsted

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

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'

Children enjoy the atmosphere of a real working farm at Little Wellies Day Nursery, in Oundle, Peterborough.

'Inspirational' nursery scores 'outstanding' Ofsted results in all key areas

The Deepings School

Celebrations at Deepings School following Ofsted Inspection

Peterborough City Council's offices at Sand Martin House

WATCH: City children’s services had ‘challenging year’ despite Ofsted praise

Peterborough City Council's offices at Sand Martin House

‘Huge influx’ of asylum seeking children puts pressure on children’s services

Head Teacher Charlotte Blake with MP Sam Carling and pupils from Wittering Primary School.

MP Sam Carling visits Wittering Primary School following positive Ofsted report

Head teacher Tina Cox (inset) says she is "immensely proud" of the school. Main image: Early years lead Jenny Darby, with pupils.

School celebrates 'good' and 'outstanding' results following Ofsted inspection

Council leader, Councillor Dennis Jones speaking at the launch of the House Project in Peterborough recently,

Town Hall View: We are going the right way to help improve outcomes for children

Peterborough City Council's HQ

'Promising signs of improvement' in Peterborough children's services

Student puts their hand up.

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

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'

Pupils at Nova Primary Academy in Peterborough celebrate their recent Ofsted success.

Primary school celebrates 'exceptional progress' following Ofsted result

Since taking office in May, I have been clear that this administration will take tough decisions. None of them are taken easily or lightly. The best and most workable decisions are those with cross-party support, where everyone chooses to look at a bigger picture.

Town Hall View: Meeting the needs of our growing city

Acorn Academy Day Nursery on Lincoln Road.

Nursery drops from Outstanding to Requires Improvement
The nursery was given an Outstanding rating in 2019.
Ben Jones

Headteacher, Sarah Flack, with pupils from Sawtry Junior Academy celebrating a successful Ofsted monitoring visit.

A positive Ofsted monitoring visit for Sawtry Junior Academy

Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings are celebrating their Ofsted rating

WATCH: Pride at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings after Outstanding Ofsted rating

Emily Gaunt, Principal of TDA, with students, celebrating a glowing Ofsted report

Ofsted rates Peterborough's Thomas Deacon Academy 'good' in all areas

Staff and pupils at Welland Academy

Welland Academy described as a school where pupils “thrive in a positive ethos” ...

The best-rated secondary schools in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

The 15 best state secondary schools in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

Staff and students at the Richard Barnes Academy, in Peterborough.

School in Peterborough achieves 'Good' Ofsted ratings across the board

Peterborough is home to plentiful primary schools where pupils are performing better than the national average (Image: National World/Google Street View)

Peterborough's 18 best performing state primary schools

Pupils at Ormiston Meadows Academy

Peterborough primary academy praised by Ofsted for “welcoming ethos”

Cygnets Pre-School Celebrates “Outstanding” Ofsted Result

Cygnets pre-school celebrates “Outstanding” Ofsted result with community celebra...

Celebrations with the children and management team.

Apricot Nursery has been rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in Septemb...

Head teacher Mrs Charlotte Blake and pupils at Wittering Primary School, in Peterborough.

Impressive results as primary school achieves 'Good' ratings across the board
“The report is a testament to the work that our staff put into nurturing each and every child here”
Gemma Gadd

Headteacher, Charlotte Blake, with pupils from Wittering Primary School

Wittering Primary School receives a glowing Ofsted report

Charlotte Blake, Headteacher of Wittering Primary School

Wittering Primary School receives a glowing Ofsted report

Sand Martin House will host a jobs fair on November 6

Town Hall View: Supporting children in care and care leavers

Ofsted have praised many schools in the city

OFSTED: The 50 Peterborough primary schools rated Good or Outstanding

The deadline to apply for a place in Year 7 of a school for 2025 is today (October 31)

OFSTED: How each of the 15 city secondary schools are graded

Little Acorns day nursery at Yaxley - rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted

Nursery rated 'outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted

There have been celebrations at the school following the Ofsted inspection

Celebrations at Lime Academy Orton after Ofsted inspection

Elton C of E School pupils celebrating the Good Ofsted report

Head teacher speaks of pride after school rated 'Good' by Ofsted

The best-rated secondary schools in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

The 15 best state secondary schools in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

Pupils and staff at All Saint's C of E school celebrating their successful OFSTED inspection.

Celebrations at All Saints Primary School as Ofsted deliver glowing report

Ofsted rated the service as 'inadequate' last year

Ofsted say Peterborough Council's Children's Services are making improvements

Daniel Saull, new head teacher at Nova Primary School

New headteacher 'excited to lead school into new chapter'

Volunteers are still needed for this year's Great Eastern Run

Town Hall View: Making great strides on children's services - and city has some ...

St Kyneburgha church Castor rector Father David Ridgeway with the Castor C of E School council celebrating their latest Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools

Church of England report praises school's ethos and curriculum

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

Castor C of E School acting head Suzie Phillips with staff and pupils celebrating their Good OFSTED

Primary school celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating across all areas

Pupils and staff at Park Lane Primary and Nursery School, in Whittlesey, are celebrating their 'Good' Ofsted result.

School 'immensely proud' following latest Ofsted inspection

There have been big smiles at Werrington Primary School

Celebrations at city primary school as Ofsted give 'Good' rating

Highlees primary academy head teacher Chris Venables with the school council celebrating their Good OFSTED report.

Peterborough primary school celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating

Pupils celebrating recent Ofsted report at City of Peterborough Academy

City of Peterborough Academy celebrates positive Ofsted inspection highlighting ...

The King's School speechday prizewinners at Peterborough Cathedral

Celebration at The King's School after Ofsted deliver 'Outstanding' verdict'

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

Peakirk-Cum-Glinton C of E Primary School. Image: Google

School with poor Ofsted rating plans to convert into an academy

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

Ravensthorpe Primary School was labelled as 'an improving school' by Ofsted

School told it requires improvement - but inspectors say progress is being made

Year six pupils at St Thomas More Primary celebrate the Ofsted result.

Primary academy receives its first 'Good' rating by Ofsted