Ofsted reports

Ofsted inspector ‘speechless’ at Cumwhinton school progress

Cumwhinton school photo Inspectors have hailed a significant turnaround at a village school – rating parts of it as outstanding.

Last updated 18 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Praise for Lazonby primary school in two inspections

A village school has received high praise in two separate inspections.

Last updated 11 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

‘Inadequate progress’ at Carlisle's Morton academy, says Ofsted

Carlisle's Richard Rose Morton Academy is not making fast enough progress, inspectors say.

Last updated 4 May 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

New headteacher helps Carlisle school improve its Ofsted ranking

The impact of a new headteacher and effective management have helped a school improve over the last four years, government inspectors have found.

Last updated 5 April 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Praise for ‘rich and innovative’ lessons at Irthington school

A north Cumbrian village school has been rated as “good” by inspectors.

Last updated 30 March 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Criticised Carlisle primary school celebrating its progress

A Carlisle primary school, criticised four years ago by Government inspectors, is celebrating after they returned to find it now boasts outstanding features.

Last updated 9 March 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Happy to send my children to Carlisle's Trinity School, says Ofsted inspector

An Ofsted inspector who visited Trinity School in Carlisle has said if he lived in the city he would be “more than happy” to send his own children to the school.

Last updated 2 March 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Glowing Ofsted inspection for William Howard School in Brampton

Staff, parents and pupils of one of north Cumbria’s biggest secondary schools are celebrating after receiving a glowing report from Government inspectors.

Last updated 24 February 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Ofsted praise for children's home near Appleby

A children's home which forms part of a Cumbrian residential school for children with emotional, behavioural and educational difficulties has been praised by government inspectors.

Last updated 17 February 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Penrith's Hunter Hall School given glowing report by inspectors

Headteacher Tony Winzor has welcomed in the new year with a glowing report on his school by inspectors.

Last updated 13 January 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Carlisle primary school rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspector

Inspectors have rated a Carlisle primary school as ‘good’ and said its chances of improving are high.

Last updated 6 January 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Ofsted inspector's praise for Cumbrian nursery

The leaders of a Cumbrian nursery are planning further improvements after it was judged to be outstanding by government inspectors.

Last updated 25 November 2011
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Cumbrian child-minder given 'good' rating by Ofsted

A child-minder in Fletchertown has been rated “good” in an Ofsted report.

Last updated 25 November 2011
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Carlisle nurseries offer great care and learning for their youngsters - Ofsted

Inspectors have heaped praise on two Carlisle nurseries.

Last updated 4 November 2011
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

MP Rory Stewart praises out-of-school unit in Appleby

Penrith and the Border MP Rory Stewart has been helping to celebrate the success of out-of-school care in Appleby.

Last updated 4 November 2011
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Praise for north Cumbrian nursery after first Ofsted inspection

Leaders of a new Cumbrian nursery are celebrating after it was praised in its first official inspection by the government’s education regulator.

Last updated 28 October 2011
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

North Lakes primary in Penrith praised by school watchdog

Ofsted inspectors have praised a Penrith primary school, highlighting how its pupils are polite and well-behaved.

Last updated 14 October 2011
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Ofsted praise for Carlisle's Mother Goose nursery

A Carlisle nursery has been given a top rating of outstanding by inspectors.

Last updated 7 October 2011
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Cumbrian school rated one of best in country by Ofsted

Government inspectors have given their seal of approval to the transformation of one of Cumbria’s smallest schools by ranking it one of the best in the country.

Last updated 22 July 2011
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Failing Carlisle school is turning around, says Ofsted

Efforts to turnaround Cumbria’s only school in special measures – St Cuthbert’s Catholic School in Carlisle – are leading to improvements, Government inspectors have found.

Last updated 1 July 2011
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk