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The Ecclesbourne School in Duffield is celebrating a ‘good’ Ofsted report after inspectors praised the progress made following an ‘inadequate’ rating.

Celebrations for school which improves inadequate Ofsted rating to good

Heritage High School in Clowne is celebrating the best Ofsted rating in its history following a recent inspection.

Headteacher delighted as Derbyshire school secures best ever Ofsted rating

Birk Hill Infant and Nursery School in Eckington has been working hard after receiving a ‘requires improvement’ Ofsted rating.

School rated as 'requires improvement' takes steps to provide better education

Headteacher Katherine Richards (left) and Year 1 teacher Rachael Jarvis (right) celebrate a 'good' Ofsted rating with pupils at Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy.

Headteacher proud as school improves Ofsted rating from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

As November comes to an end, we have gathered a list of all North Derbyshire schools rated by Ofsted during the last two months.

All 18 North Derbyshire schools rated by Ofsted in October and November 2023

Headteacher, Deb Elsdon and students celebrate Ofsted result.

Derbyshire's Heritage High School celebrates historic first-ever Ofsted ‘Good’ R...

Nearly a third of parents said Derbyshire schools were not dealing with bullying quickly and effectively, new figures show.

Nearly a third of parents say schools not dealing with bullying effectively

Holme Hall Primary School, which is rated ‘good’ across all categories following its most recent Ofsted inspection, has been praised for nurturing the environment in which children flourish.

Headteacher ‘incredibly proud’ as school celebrates good Ofsted rating

Small school at heart of village inspires children

Swanwick Hall School has announced the appointment of Emma Howard as the new headteacher, succeeding Jonathan Fawcett, who will retire after 18 years of dedicated service.

New headteacher set to take over reputable Derbyshire school rated as ‘good’

Headteacher Martyn Cooper is celebrating a successful Ofsted visit with students. Behaviour and attitudes, personal development and sixth-form provision at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School were rated ‘outstanding’ during the recent Ofsted inspection, while the quality of education as well as leadership and management, were named ‘good’.

Headteacher delighted as school rated as good with outstanding elements

Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy, a part of the Cavendish Learning Trust, is a small school with only 89 pupils on the roll – but one that makes every pupil feel magical.

Nursery that strives to make pupils’ experience magical welcomes forest school

Executive headteacher David Ratcliffe celebrates with pupils at Penny Acres Primary.

Headteacher ‘incredibly proud’ as two schools celebrate good Ofsted results

Inspectors have rated Playbox Day Nursery on Ashgate Road in Chesterfield as good across all categories following a recent visit.

Nursery with new 'friendly' management team delighted with good Ofsted rating

Daisy Chain Nursery was rated as inadequate in an Ofsted report published on September 15. The nursey has been previously rated as 'requires improvement' in November 2022. Managment has already put new measures in place in a hope to improve the Ofsted rating as soon as possible.

Chesterfield nursery ‘devastated’ after inadequate Ofsted rating

We have gathered a list of all North Derbyshire schools rated by Ofsted this month as September comes to an end.

17 schools rated by Ofsted in September 2023 – from inadequate to outstanding

Long Lane Church of England Primary School in Dalbury Lees, near Ashbourne, has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ in an Ofsted report published on September 18 – just 12 months after an 'inadequate' rating.

School ‘requires improvement’ just 12 months after 'inadequate' rating

Kilburn Junior School at the Flat, Kilburn, has been rated as ‘good’ in an Ofsted report published on September 15, following a short inspection. Above headteacher Robert Hull celebrating with pupils.

Junior school celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating which is testament to hard work

Headteacher has thanked staff, parents and pupils after Ofsted inspectors praised Leys Junior School in their recent report.

Headteacher thanks staff as junior school celebrates good Ofsted rating

Spire Nursery & Infant School at the heart of Chesterfield has welcomed another ‘good’ Ofsted rating this month. Above headteacher Kelly Hill with pupils.

Chesterfield headteacher ‘immensely proud’ as school receives good Ofsted

All 75 North East Derbyshire schools rated by Ofsted in 2023.

75 North East Derbyshire schools rated by Ofsted in 2023 as school year starts

Bags full of wet wipes removed from Brampton sewer.

Massive wet wipe fatberg removed from sewage system

Principal Matt Jones stands with students in front of the school.

Heanor Gate Spencer Academy achieves 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted

We have gathered a list of all North East Derbyshire schools rated by Ofsted over the last two months.

All the north Derbyshire schools rated by Ofsted in July and August

The Peak Time Kids' Club has been served with a welfare requirements notice, meaning it could be forced to shut down if it does not apply changes within the time frame.

Out-of-school club not meeting Ofsted requirements could be shut down

A nursery in Hope Valley has been given the lowest rating following a visit from Ofsted who say the children's safety and learning are not ‘sufficiently prioritised’.

Derbyshire nursery slammed by Ofsted as inadequate

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

Outwood Academy Newbold, in Chesterfield, has been recognised for its outstanding careers work.

Principal thrilled as Chesterfield school recognised with national award

Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School at Manor Road, Brimington, has been rated ‘good’ in an Ofsted report published late last month. Inspectors have praised the school for providing a great environment for pupils who behave well and enjoy learning.

School 'working hard to lay best foundations for children's future' rated ‘good’

Ofsted inspectors have praised Heath Primary School at Slack Lane, Heath, for having pupils’ well-being is ‘at the heart’.

Staff proud as inclusive and friendly school where pupils thrive rated good

Brookfield Community School on Chatsworth Road in Chesterfield, which has recently been rated as 'good' by Ofsted, has pupils' needs at heart.

'Wonderful' school with 'hard working' students and 'committed staff'

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

Department for Education data shows just 6.7% of the 109,054 children in Derbyshire attended schools rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2021-22. Photo: RADAR

Derbyshire among England's worst areas for children going to best state schools

Ofsted inspectors have rated Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training ‘Outstanding’ in all areas – including the program’s overall effectiveness, quality of education and training, as well as leadership and management.

Teacher Training named ‘Outstanding’ in all areas following Ofsted inspection

We have gathered a list of all Derbyshire schools rated by Ofsted in June 2023

13 Derbyshire schools rated by Ofsted in June 2023

Ofsted inspectors have visited Sharley Park Community Primary School at Pilsley Road, Danesmoor on April 18 and 19, 2023. In a report published on June 15, inspectors have rated the school as ‘good’ and praised it for ‘true community’, high expectations and ‘very well’ behaviour.

School 'over the moon' as it holds ‘good’ Ofsted rating 14th year in a row

Headteacher Keith Hirst named the Good Ofsted report 'a testament to the hard work and determination of everyone at Brookfield - students, staff, parents, governors.'

'Testament to hard work and determination' as school improves Ofsted report

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

Brookfield Community School at Chatsworth Road in Chesterfield, which has over a thousand pupils on the roll, has been rated as ‘good’ across all the categories following an Ofsted inspection in April.

Headteacher celebrates as previously ‘inadequate’ school is now ‘good’

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

Ofsted changes being considered after death of headteacher

Ofsted reports 2023

48 North East Derbyshire schools rated by Ofsted in 2023

The residential provision at Holly House School in Old Whittington has been named ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors.

Special school 'delighted' with 'outstanding' residential Ofsted report

Children and staff at Early Birds Day Nursery in Shirebrook celebrate their good Ofsted rating.

Owner's pride as Derbyshire nursery rated good by education inspector

Horsley Woodhouse Primary has been rated 'good' across all the categories following an Ofsted inspection earlier this year.

Headteacher thanks staff as Ofsted says pupils are 'respectful, calm and happy'

Ofsted rated Swanwick Pre-school as 'good' and praised the staff, as parents have said staff are 'like family.'
Back row from left to right - Jeanette Boyd, Alison Pickering, Rebecca Jaques, Amie Briggs
Front row from left to right - Stacey Maskrey, Lynda Wardle

'Good' school delighted as Ofsted inspectors praise staff who are 'like family'

The Holymoorside preschool is run by three members of staff, from the left Diane Baskerville, 64, Sandra Brocklehurst, 74 and Fiona Bonsell.

Staff ‘not ready to give up’ as fundraiser set to save Chesterfield preschool