Schools and nurseries can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, with a mix of ratings being given out this month.
If a school/nursery requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the 22 schools and nurseries below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
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13. Taywood Nursery School Seedlings (0-2)
Report published Oct 16 following an inspection on Sept 19. Classed as 'Good'. Highlights: knowledgeable staff; aspirational curriculum; children make good progress in their learning. Improvements needed: staff should respond to what they see in the moment; minor inconsistencies in the delivery of the curriculum. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps
14. Woodlands School
Report published Oct 11 following an inspection on May 11. Classed as 'Good'. Highlights: pupils enjoy school' strong extra-curricular offer; communication across school. Improvements needed: more clearly identify knowledge that pupils need to learn; adaption of reading curriculum: Requires Improvement | Google Maps
15. Westmorland School
Report published Oct 11 following an inspection on Sept 12. Judged as meeting the relevant independent school standards. Highlights: appropirate and ambitious curriculum; staff training; prioritises welfare of pupil. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Oustanding. | Google Maps
16. Bunnies Pre School
Report published Oct 11 following an inspection on Sept 6. Classed as 'Good'. Highlights: ambitious curriculum; children behave well; strong teaching. Improvements needed: share more information on children's next steps with parents; children's independence skills. Previous inspection: Good | Google Maps
17. St Wilfrid's Nursery Ltd
Report published Oct 8 following an inspection on Sept 10. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: safe adn well cared for childrenbroad curriculum; strong SEND support. Improvements needed: staff understanding of the small components of the curriculum; implementation of literacy curriculum. Previous inspection: Inadequate. | Google Maps
18. Brownhill Playgroup Ltd
Report published Oct 7 following an inspection on Sept 5. Classed as 'Good'. Highlights: children behave well; sequenced curriculum; effective SEND support. Improvements needed: organisation and staff deployment during group times. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps