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The report "highlights that leaders and workers want to make a difference in children’s lives".

‘Good’ outcome for East Riding children’s services

Airy Hill School pupils celebrate a 'Strong Standard' Ofsted report.

Airy Hill School celebrates landmark year after superb Ofsted report

Wold Newton School celebrates the positive Ofsted report.

Wold Newton School’s delight at successful Ofsted inspection

Graham School has announced significantly improved GCSE results for this academic year.

Graham School is ‘incredibly proud’ of exceptional GCSE success

The three-bed residential property in Brompton by Sawdon is currently being used as a children’s home for two children, with staff members who are on site 24/7

Councillors’ decision on children’s home plan in Brompton by Sawdon

County Hall, Northallerton. Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Retrospective Scarborough children’s home plan set for approval

Danby School pupils.

Staff and pupils at Danby School, near Whitby, delighted with Ofsted report

Only half of secondary schools in Scarborough and Whitby achieved a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ rating for their quality of education in 2025.

Concern over varying standards of education in Scarborough and Whitby schools

Canapes are served at St Hedda's School, Egton Bridge.

School at Egton Bridge hosts 'celebration of creativity and community'

Staff and Pupils at Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy are 'delighted' with the school's most recent Ofsted report.

Thomas Hinderwell school ‘delighted’ with new Ofsted report

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

The 27 best-performing primary schools in Yorkshire named
These primary schools topped new performance tables 🌟
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County Hall in Beverley. Photo: Tony Johnson

“Inconsistent experiences and outcomes” in SEND services

El Mayhew has been appointed the council’s new corporate director for children and young people’s services in North Yorkshire.

New director aims to make North Yorkshire ‘the best place’ for children to live

St Hedda's has expanded its curriculum to include horse riding

School children at Egton Bridge, near Whitby, begin new horse riding curriculum

Oakridge School pupils toasting marshmallows.

Oakridge School at Hinderwell, near Whitby, celebrating positive Ofsted report

Ad Feature Lady Lumley’s Sixth Form: where students thrive – open evening

Headteacher Andrew Krlic officially opens the new nursery at St George’s VC Academy

New nursery opens at St George’s VC Primary School

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17 best primary schools across Yorkshire coast

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

Rachael Mackenzie, former Thai boxing world champion, teaches a few moves, cheered on by pupils from West Cliff and Ruswarp schools.

Do you feature in these Whitby Retro pictures?

All of the hard-working staff at Buttercup Pre-School were very pleased with the recent Ofsted results.

Scarborough pre-school 'extremely proud' of 'Outstanding' Ofsted report

Northstead School

Positive Ofsted praise for Northstead Primary School

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'

Quay Academy staff and pupils celebrate the glowing report by Ofsted.

Quay Academy children thrive at ‘welcoming school’ - Ofsted

Children from the Paul Nicholas School of Acting get into character to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the swing bridge (2009).

Do you feature in this week's Whitby Retro pictures?

They did it, pupils and staff at Thornton Dale Primary School celebrate their inspection result

Thornton Dale Primary School 'thrilled' with 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating

55a Nelson Street, Scarborough - Madhatter's Preschool. picture: Google maps

‘Genuine dedication’: Ofsted and parents praise ‘good’ Scarborough preschool
The MadHatters Preschool Nursery in Scarborough has received a ‘good’ rating in all areas following an inspection by Ofsted.
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Sleights School children and staff.

'A fantastic achievement' - Sleights School head's delight at Ofsted report

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

Why Ofsted is facing legal action over proposed changes to inspections

Children from St Hedda's Primary School in Egton Bridge check out the new community library at their school ahead of its official opening.

Glancing back to yesteryear via nostalgic pictures from the Gazette's archive

The Playcentre, Wykeham Street. Google Maps

Ofsted praises ‘excellent’ behaviour at Scarborough daycare centre

Team members and children at Partou Woodlands House celebrating their success

‘Caring and stimulating’ Bradford nursery wins Ofsted approval

The traditional stone-built cottage has a lovely south-facing setting with views stretching over the River Esk.

Idyllic cottage in National Park village for sale for first time in 60 years

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

St Hedda's RC School is celebrating an Outstanding Ofsted report.

Tiny primary school at village near Whitby celebrates outstanding Ofsted report

Youngsters at Northstead Community Pre-School, Scarborough, celebrate their Ofsted report.

Ofsted gives ‘good’ rating in all areas for Northstead Community Pre-school

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'

Wheatcroft Preschool Playgroup, St Michael's Youth Hall, Filey Road, Scarborough. Google Maps

Ofsted praise for Scarborough's Wheatcroft Preschool

New Lythe School Head, Andrew Wood.

New head on way for Lythe and Goathland Schools near Whitby

Youngsters at Lythe School celebrate a good Ofsted report. picture: Duncan Atkins

Staff and children at Lythe School, near Whitby, delighted with Ofsted report

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'

Glaisdale School has been judged as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted – the highest grading possible.

Glaisdale School, near Whitby, delighted with outstanding Ofsted report
Glaisdale School is celebrating a truly Outstanding result in its Ofsted inspection.
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Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit. Google Maps

Ofsted says Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit is ‘small school with big heart’

Outstanding Childcare, Falsgrave, Scarborough

New outstanding childcare Scarborough

Hackness CE Primary School

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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

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

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

From tiny village schools to large urban ones, Yorkshire has plenty of places where children excel (Photo: National World/Google)

The 25 best-rated primary schools in Yorkshire

The Yorkshire county has plenty of highly-rated, high-performing schools (Photo: National World/Google)

The 21 top-rated secondary schools across Yorkshire

Primary schools from right across the country have made the list (Photo: National World/Google)

The 15 best-rated primary schools across England

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