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The latest Ofsted inspection report has now been published, with the school achieving ‘Expected Standard’ across several areas and ‘Strong Standard’ for leadership and governance under Ofsted’s new inspection framework.

School where 'pupils feel protected' celebrate Ofsted report

Sarah Fozzard, year six teacher, with pupils

Kirkhamgate primary school celebrates record performance

Little Acorns Nursery in Knottingley are thrilled with their Ofsted report.

Knottingley nursery praised by Ofsted for children's welfare and wellbeing

Stanley St Peter's are celebrating their latest Ofsted report.

Stanley St Peter’s praised by Ofsted with strong judgements under new framework

Among the areas recognised were inclusion and provision for learners with high needs - two key priorities where the college has invested in a range of programmes and initiatives.

'Incredibly proud': Wakefield SEND college celebrates strong Ofsted results

Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School is celebrating their glowing Ofsted report.

'Truly a school for everyone': Lee Brigg School receives glowing Ofsted report

As primary school deadline day approaches, here are all the primary schools within the district that were rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

All of the primary schools in Wakefield rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

The best primary schools in West Yorkshire named

The 23 best primary schools in West Yorkshire named

The 27 best-performing primary schools in Yorkshire that set pupils up for success

The 27 best-performing primary schools in Yorkshire named

Normanton Altofts Junior School was graded as 'good' in every judgement area in its latest Ofsted inspection.

Ofsted praises school where pupils feel "happy and secure"

The highest-achieving secondary schools in West Yorkshire have been named

The 26 highest-achieving secondary schools in West Yorkshire named

Headteacher Michael Walsh.

Wakefield school expansion approved to allow for more than double its intake

Grove Lea Primary School in Hemsworth was inspected during the summer term, and has been graded 'outstanding' in all key judgements by Ofsted.

'Vibrant and welcoming' primary school praised in Ofsted report

Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill has been graded 'Good' in all areas in its first Ofsted inspection since joining the Outwood Grange Academies Trust.

Primary school moves from 'Inadequate' to 'Good' in all areas

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

Ofsted will go ahead with plans to publish new school 'report cards' based on inspection outcomes

What Ofsted's new 'report cards' look like - and when you can see them
Ofsted says they will give parents ‘better and more detailed information’ at the touch of a button 💻
Amber Allott

Earlier this year, Wakefield Council complained to Ofsted despite inspectors giving its children services an overall rating of good and judging provision for children in care as outstanding.

Ofsted comments over care leavers service 'unacceptable' says former inspector

The local authority made the complaint despite inspectors giving services an overall rating of good and judging provision for children in care as outstanding.

Wakefield Council complained to Ofsted over children’s services inspection

Jodie (left) and Maria said they were "absolutely over the moon" after all three Castleford nurseries within their childcare business were rated as "outstanding" by the regulator.

Three nurseries owned by local businesswomen rated "outstanding"

Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane has taken effective action to maintain the 'outstanding' standards identified at a previous inspection, a recent Ofsted report said. Picture: Google

Wakefield school continues to be 'outstanding', says recent Ofsted report

Airedale Infant Academy has taken "effective action" to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated as "good for overall effectiveness." Picture: Greg Bennett

Ofsted: Infant school praised following recent inspection

Trinity Academy Cathedral. Picture by Google

Schoolgirl given detention for hugging friend

As pupils start to prepare for a new school year, these are England's top performing secondary schools

England's top secondary schools, according to our 2025 'gold standard'

This is the first time in the academy’s history that it has been judged ‘Good’ in all four areas

Ofsted grades local school as ‘Good’ in all areas

Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School achieved "outstanding" in all key judgements, a recent Ofsted report has revealed.

Ofsted: Primary school achieves "outstanding" in all key judgements

Southdale CE Junior School in Ossett received "outstanding" in all key judgements in a recent Ofsted inspection. Picture: Google

Ofsted: School where pupils "flourish" praised in recent report

Headteacher Kerry Partington (back, right) and Deputy Headteacher, Rebecca Mohebi with pupils celebrating the Ofsted report at Southdale CofE Junior School in Ossett.

“Wonderful” school’s outstanding Ofsted
Inspectors have graded an Ossett school “outstanding”, describing it as a “wonderful” place where pupils flourish and make exceptional progress.
Nigel Lowther

Sam Walshaw, Wakefield Council head of service for mainstream children’s homes, Margaret Isherwood, cabinet member for children and young people, Vicky Schofield, corporate director for children and young people services.

How Wakefield Council is helping to shape the future of children’s homes

Margaret Isherwood, Wakefield Council's cabinet member for children and young people, with staff at one of the authority's care homes.

Wakefield Council children’s homes given ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Outwood Academy Hemsworth was inspected by Ofsted on March 4 and 5. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Ofsted: Inspectors praise school where ‘pupils thrive and make great progress’

Proposed changes to Ofsted inspections have come under fire from teaching unions

Why Ofsted is facing legal action over proposed changes to inspections

Crigglestone Nursery School has been praised by Ofsted.

'Our nursery is outstanding!' Crigglestone school praised by Ofsted inspectors

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Ofsted praises school which has ‘high ambitions for pupils in all areas’

Middlestown Primary Academy have received a glowing inspection report from Ofsted.

Middlestown Primary Academy praised by Ofsted in glowing inspection report

Team members and children at Partou Woodlands House celebrating their success

‘Caring and stimulating’ Bradford nursery wins Ofsted approval

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

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School have been recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding in all five categories.

'We're Outstanding!' Larks Hill Junior and Infant School celebrate Ofsted report

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'

Last month, the watchdog launched a consultation seeking the views of parents, school staff and childcare professionals on a range of proposals aimed at improving its inspections.

Multiple complaints made following Ofsted school visits in Wakefield

Secondary School Placement Day: Ofsted inspection ratings for all secondary schools across Wakefield

Ofsted inspection ratings for all secondary schools across Wakefield

Student puts their hand up.

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

Carlton Primary School on New Road in Wakefield. Photo: Google

Wakefield primary school praised in recent Ofsted report

The report, released by Ofsted following an inspection of the school in January, was published on February 3. Photo: Google

Ofsted: Wakefield primary school praised for "warm, welcoming environment"

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'

Remember any of these faces from high schools across Wakefield in 2004, 2005 and 2006?

Take a look at these 33 fabulous high school photos from 2004, 2005 and 2006

These primary schools have all been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted.

All the primary schools in Wakefield rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

Carleton High School students

Carleton High School receive positive feedback in latest Ofsted inspection

Margaret Isherwood, Wakefield Council's cabinet member for children and young people.

New children’s care homes will address ‘massive challenges’, meeting told

Holy Trinity CE Primary School in Ossett received a "good" rating in all five key judgement areas in its recent Ofsted inspection.

Local primary school "delighted" following Ofsted inspection

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate received 'outstanding' in all five areas in its latest Ofsted inspection, which took place on October 1 and 2.

Ofsted: local primary school receives 'outstanding' in all areas

Coun Michelle Collins, Cabinet Member for Adults and Health at Wakefield Council.

Wakefield's assessment of Adults Social Care gets underway with CQC

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate pupils with Principal Matthew Vickers

Local primary school maintains ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating

We’re taking a look at the latest Ofsted inspection ratings for secondary schools in the Wakefield district.

Here are the latest Ofsted ratings for secondary schools across Wakefield

England Lane Academy has been praised by Ofsted.

'We're outstanding': England Lane Academy celebrates glowing Ofsted report

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