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St Stephen's Catholic Primary praised by Ofsted

Pupils thrive at Longbenton school

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'

Northumberland's adult social care service has been rated as "good" by the CQC. Photo: Northumberland County Council.

Northumberland's adult social care system rated 'good'

Venues with a one star food hygiene rating.

The 12 places in Northumberland with a 1-star food hygiene rating

Gateshead neurological rehabilitation service retains “Good” CQC rating in latest inspection

Gateshead neurological rehabilitation service retains “Good” CQC rating in lates...

A CGI of what the new Northumberland College site will look like. Photo: Bowmer & Kirkland.

Northumberland College partnership receives 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted

Kibblesworth Team

Gateshead neurological rehabilitation service retains “Good” Ofsted rating in la...

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

Seghill First School was inspected by education regulator Ofsted in June. (Picture by Jane Coltman)

School praised by Ofsted inspectors

Emily Wilding Davison School has been rated as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted.

Ofsted report is good news for school

Pupils, staff and pets joined the celebrations after their school was rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted.

Andrew Coulson

The school has once again been rated 'good' by Ofsted. (Photo by Google)

Praise for primary school after Ofsted inspection

The care home was inspected between March 20 and April 4 of this year. (Photo by Google)

Care home learns new CQC rating

Bede Academy in Blyth was praised by Ofsted inspectors. (Photo by National World)

School maintains rating after Ofsted inspection

The service is based at Alnwick fire station.

Alnwick short term support service rated 'Outstanding'

Cheviot Learning Trust co-CEOs Alice Witherow and Simon Taylor.

Ofsted inspectors deliver positive reports on nine schools within Trust

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

Everything you need to know about Ofsted school inspections

Thomas Bewick School has been rated as ‘Good’ in all aspects by Ofsted.

Ofsted report is good news for school in Ashington

Shanklea Primary School pupils.

Cramlington school rated 'good' by Ofsted inspectors

Bede Academy underwent a Section 48 inspection of its religious character. (Photo by Bede Academy)

Academy praised after inspection of religious character

Gust Independent School in Ashington has 36 pupils aged six to 17. (Photo by Google)

Independent school learns Ofsted inspection outcome

St Paul's Primary School in Alnwick celebrate their recent Ofsted report. Picture: Kate Buckingham/Barking Dog Media

Ofsted inspectors praise Alnwick school

Cramlington Village Primary School has been rated 'requires improvement' by Ofsted. (Photo by Tegan Chapman)

Ofsted critical of primary school’s governors and trustees

Bedlington West End Primary School has been rated 'good' by Ofsted. (Photo by Google)

Primary school inspected by regulator Ofsted

Berwick Academy will become an age 11 to 18 secondary academy from September 2026.

Berwick Academy receives a requires improvement rating from Ofsted

The Dales School is famous for the train, converted into a library and STEM classroom, at its Blyth site. (Photo by National World)

SEND primary school learns result of Ofsted inspection

Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School has had its Ofsted rating downgraded. (Photo by Google)

Ofsted downgrades school after inspection

St Bede's Catholic Primary School was rated 'requires improvement. (Photo by Google)

School's quality of education 'not good enough'

Ofsted has rated a Northumberland primary school ‘requires improvement’ after an inspection in November.

Craig Buchan

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in Blyth has been rated 'requires improvement'. (Photo by Google)

Ofsted highlights behaviour problems at primary school

Ss Peter and Paul’s Catholic Primary Academy has had its Ofsted rating upgraded. (Photo by BBCET)

'Significant improvements' at primary school, Ofsted says

Executive headteacher Louise Hall celebrates the reports with pupils from Bothal Primary School.

‘Greater things’ still to come at schools after Ofsted visit

The school updated its behaviour policy following a previous visit by Ofsted. (Photo by Google)

Independent school now meeting standards, Ofsted says

Bentinck Crescent care home in Pegswood is now rated 'requires improvement'. (Photo by Google)

CQC inspectors criticise Pegswood care home

Wellway Surgery in Morpeth is one of eight Northumberland surgeries run by Valens Medical Partnership. (Photo by Google)

GP practice group given new rating after CQC inspection

Seaton Sluice Middle School is rated 'good' by Ofsted.

Middle school praised by Ofsted inspectors

Azure Charitable Enterprises on Kielder Avenue in Cramlington. (Photo by Google)

Charity submits complaint after critical Ofsted report

The Oaks Care Home in Blyth is rated 'requires improvement'. (Photo by Google)

Blyth care home still 'requires improvement'

Alexandra Park in Newbiggin has been rated as 'requires improvement' by the CQC. (Photo by Google)

CQC rates Newbiggin care facility 'requires improvement'

Northumberland’s Youth Justice Service has received an overall rating of ‘Good' following an inspection by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation.

Rating is good news for county's Youth Justice Service

Duke's Secondary School was rated 'requires improvement'. (Photo by NCEAT via Google)

New Ofsted rating for Ashington secondary school

Newcastle Crown Court and Magistrates' Court are located in the same building on the Quayside.

Farmer fined after pleading guilty to breach of animal disease control rules

Phil and Sue Humphreys, who are the site managers at Herding Hill Farm.

Award for glamping site puts it among the best in the UK

Year 6 leavers at Ellingham Primary School.

Primary school praised by Ofsted inspectors

East Riding Care Home is no longer in special measures.

Morpeth care home rated 'requires improvement' by CQC

Chasedale Care Home in Blyth has been rated 'requires improvement'.

Care home in Blyth has CQC rating downgraded

Chasedale Care Home in Blyth has had its rating downgraded to ‘requires improvement’ by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a recent inspection.

Craig Buchan

UK theme parks and fairgrounds face major health and safety checks after high speed incidents - list of rides

Extra safety checks on 100 fairground and theme park rides across UK

The Oaks was rated 'requires improvement' by the CQC.

CQC downgrades Blyth care home's rating

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

Headteacher blocks Ofsted inspection after death of fellow head

St Michael's pupils celebrate the school's good Ofsted rating.

Alnwick primary school rated good by Ofsted

HMP Northumberland is located near Acklington.

Inspectors give their verdict on HMP Northumberland

Pupils at St Michael's Primary School celebrate a 'good' rating from church inspectors.

Church inspectors deliver 'good' verdict on Alnwick school

Co-heads James Wilson and Alan Rogers.

Alnwick school making progress, reports Ofsted

Neil Rodgers, executive head at James Calvert Spence College in Amble.

Amble school receives 'good' Ofsted rating for the first time

Staff at Ashington Grange Care Home hold up a banner showing their 'good' CQC report.

Ashington care home celebrates after positive CQC report

The ratings are issued by the Food Standards Agency.

Hay Farm given five-star rating for food hygiene

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