City reaches landmark achievement with latest ‘Good’ school
Pupils at Berridge Primary are celebrating more than just the start of the new academic year: their school has improved its Ofsted rating to reach the ‘Good’ standard. An inspection…
‘We have a lot of be proud of this school year in Nottingham’
John Dexter, Director of Education at Nottingham City Council, has this end-of-term message for schools, parents and pupils in the city: Once again the end of year approaches and, as…
Primary school praised for raising standards
A city primary school has been praised for taking determined action to raise standards. Fernwood Primary in Wollaton was re-inspected by education watchdog Ofsted after it was judged to be…
City celebrates latest school inspection to boost ‘Good’ rating
A city primary school has improved its rating with Ofsted – meaning that almost nine in every 10 children in Nottingham now attend a school that is ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’.…
Be vigilant – warning to schools ahead of ‘cutting season’
Extra vigilance is being urged in all schools across the city and county in their support of girls at risk of FGM ahead of the summer. As the summer is…
Nottingham City Council supports Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in schools
Public statement from Nottingham City Council: Nottingham is a diverse city that celebrates equality, inclusivity and respect. We believe it is important to have a positive conversation with children and…
Primary praised for achievement of pupils from all backgrounds
A Nottingham primary has been praised for its ambition in ensuring pupils from all backgrounds make good progress at school. Ofsted inspectors said leaders at Westglade Primary in Top Valley…
Primary praised for helping children to ‘love’ school
A Nottingham primary has been praised for creating a happy and caring environment where pupils ‘love’ to go to school. Ofsted inspectors said leaders at Burford Primary in Daybrook made…
School attendance in Nottingham improves to match national average
Nottingham has reduced overall school absence to the same level as the national average for the first time in 12 years. New figures released by the Department for Education today…
Double celebration as city exceeds national average for pupils at Good and Outstanding schools
Two Nottingham primary schools are celebrating after improving standards so that Ofsted now judges them ‘Good’ again. Both Cantrell Primary in Bulwell and Seely Primary in Sherwood were previously rated…