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Carlinghow Academy in Batley is celebrating after receiving its latest Ofsted report.

Batley school praised for creating ‘caring’ culture in latest Ofsted report

Proud headteacher of Healey Junior School, Luisa Lang, with some pupils from Years 2, 3, 5 and 6, after learning about their positive Ofsted report.

School proud to be at heart of 'wonderful community’ after latest Ofsted report

Ofsted inspectors judged Heckmondwike Grammar School to be operating at a strong standard in six key areas.

Head teacher 'absolutely delighted' as Ofsted praises school in latest report

Mrs B's Nursery in Birstall - where there is a “purposeful buzz” - has received a ‘strong standard’ rating from Ofsted.

Latest Ofsted findings are ‘tremendous achievement’ for nursery

The deadline is approaching fast for Kirklees primary school applications is at 11.59pm on Thursday, January 15.

Primary school application deadline approaching for parents in North Kirklees

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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

Every secondary school in and around Dewsbury ranked by new GCSE results and Ofsted

Every secondary school in Dewsbury ranked by GCSE results and Ofsted

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

The 26 highest-achieving secondary schools in West Yorkshire named

Partou Acorns in Leeds has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

‘Stimulating and inspiring’ Yorkshire nursery gains ‘Outstanding’ status from Of...

Becker School headteacher Michala Pennington celebrates the school's 'good' Ofsted report with pupils.

‘Caring’ Batley specialist school celebrates first ‘amazing’ Ofsted report
A “caring” Batley specialist school which opened last year has celebrated its first Ofsted report.
Adam Cheshire

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy will be opening its Oxford Road doors from 9.30am on Saturday, October 4.

'Rapidly improving’ Dewsbury high school set for open day this weekend

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

Kirklees College has officially opened its Enrolment Hotline call centre for prospective new students who want to join a course from September.

Dewsbury college’s Enrolment Hotline opens for prospective students

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'

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School, part of the Batley Multi Academy Trust, has been rated as ‘good’ in all five key areas by the education watchdog following a two-day inspection in May.

Welcome to the Batley school 'aspiring for all pupils to achieve well'

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Kirklees Council spends £1.8m housing children in unregulated accommodation

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy has been recognised by Ofsted as ‘good’ in three key areas after being inspected over two days in March.

Latest Ofsted report a ‘significant milestone’ for ‘improving’ Dewsbury school

Staff from the Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team, standing outside the House of Lords.

Kirklees SEND services in spotlight amid inspection and national recognition

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

Why Ofsted is facing legal action over proposed changes to inspections

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

The front aspect of the stone-built Liversedge home with fabulous views.

High spec home with gorgeous views hits the market, in choice area

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'

Batley Girls' High School is celebrating after receiving its latest Ofsted report.

Batley school going from 'strength to strength’ after latest Ofsted success

To mark National Offer Day, we have taken a look at the latest Ofsted ratings of the secondary schools in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen.

Latest Ofsted ratings of schools in Dewsbury, Mirfield Batley and Spen.

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Ofsted Chief Inspector says it’s time to rethink school holiday length
Politics expert Dr Steve McCabe talks about how any alterations to the length of school holidays could affect students, parents and teachers.
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Carlton Junior and Infant School in Dewsbury, where “respect seeps through the walls’, has received its latest Ofsted report.

School where ‘respect seeps through the walls’ receives latest Ofsted report

Parents would notice a few key differences if the changes go ahead as currently pitched

What the proposed Ofsted changes could mean for parents

St John's C E Primary School in Dewsbury was rated as good in all five key areas after its latest Ofsted inspection.

Dewsbury primary school ‘immensely proud’ after Ofsted verdict

'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'

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Thornhill Junior and Infant School celebrates latest Ofsted Report

Boothroyd Primary Academy achieved a "good" rating in all five key judgement areas in their latest Ofsted inspection.

Local primary school "thrilled" following Ofsted inspection

There are only a few days left for North Kirklees parents and carers of year six children to apply for their youngsters’ secondary school places.

Here are the latest Ofsted inspection ratings for high schools in North Kirklees

Mill Lane Primary School is celebrating a 'good' Ofsted report.

'Nurturing' and 'diverse' Batley primary school celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted report

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

Your Co-op Childcare Dewsbury is celebrating after receiving its third consecutive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report.

Welcome to this ‘outstanding’ nursery where children ‘flourish and thrive’

The headteacher of Overthorpe C of E Academy in Dewsbury has praised the “amazing pupils, talented staff and supportive community” after receiving a ‘good’ Ofsted verdict.

Head praises pupils, staff and community as school receives ‘good’ Ofsted report
The headteacher of a Dewsbury school has praised the “amazing pupils, talented staff and supportive community” after receiving a ‘good’ Ofsted verdict.
Adam Cheshire

Upper Batley High School continues to be a good school after being visited by inspectors last month.

Batley secondary school ‘extremely proud’ after receiving ‘good’ Ofsted verdict

Gomersal St. Mary's CE Primary School have been celebrating their good Ofsted rating. Back, from the left, Amelia, 10, Olivia, 10, Valerie, eight, Jacob, nine, Ellie, 11, Oscar, 10, and Luke, 11. Front, Molly, seven, and Oakley, six.

Headteacher hails ‘fantastic achievement’ as school celebrates Ofsted report

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

Everything you need to know about Ofsted school inspections

Westmoor Primary School headteacher Kim Lonnergan celebrates with pupils after the school received a 'Good' Ofsted report.

Dewsbury primary school continues to be a good school, says Ofsted

Rida Boys High School in Dewsbury has been graded ‘good’ in its latest Ofsted report.

Dewsbury faith school receives ‘good’ Ofsted report

Old Bank Academy

Ofsted gives good rating for Mirfield’s Old Bank Academy

Shaw Cross Infant & Nursery School

Dewsbury primary school told it requires improvement in latest Ofsted report

Hollybank School in Mirfield have been celebrating their 'Outstanding' Ofsted report. From the left, family engagement lead Dawn Hufton, Velid Alomar, four, head of children's services Ailsa Moore, headteacher Cara Broadbent, and Rami Jaber, four.

‘Inspirational’ special school celebrates ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report

Pupils at St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy in Dewsbury with the framed letter from Queen Camilla. Pictured on the back row, left to right, are Theo, Zara, Gabby, Eva, Riley, Fatima and Izzy. On the front row from the left are Layla, Eli, Lyla and Nevaeh

Queen Camilla gives the Royal seal of approval to a Dewsbury school

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy headteacher Karl Mackey

Dewsbury school ‘moving forward with pace and purpose’ after latest Ofsted visit

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