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Headteacher at Inskip St Peter’s C of E Primary School quits post just days before damning Ofsted visit

Fylde primary school head quits post days before damning Ofsted visit

His Majesty's Inspector Andy Beattie, said Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School meets safeguarding standards but needs attention around achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, early years, inclusion, leadership and governance and in personal development and wellbeing.

Primary school judged as ‘needing attention’ in all areas by Ofsted

Kincraig Primary School in Bispham received high praise in its latest Ofsted inspection report

Primary School praised by Ofsted chief inspector for exceptional grade

'Remarkable' turnaround of Blackpool's Highfield Leadership Academy seeing more parents choose school

'Remarkable' turnaround of academy seeing more parents choose school

Ofsted inspectors have criticised Blackpool Skills Academy for failing to carry out a robust safeguarding checks on new staff.

Ofsted criticise academy for failing to run robust checks on new staff

Ofsted praise Blackpool's Norman House Independent School with fees of up to £80,000 a year

Ofsted praises independent school with fees of up to £80,000 a year

Revealed: Council spent 80% of funding on social care last year

Fleetwood High School

Ofsted verdict on school with 'heart values' but achieving below

Kincraig Primary School in Bispham received high praise in its latest Ofsted inspection report

Headteacher praises staff, pupils & governors after Ofsted inspection

Kincraig Primary School in Bispham has been hailed by Ofsted inspectors.

Special place where everyone belongs- Ofsted hails Fylde coast school

Ofsted says Blackpool's Hawes Head Academy is failing to provide acceptable standard of education as it places school into 'special measures'

Ofsted says school is failing to provide acceptable level of education

Blackpool schools facing 'quiet crisis' amid new Ofsted inspections, warns Blackburn Diocese education chief Iain Parks

Schools facing 'quiet crisis' amid new Ofsted inspections

Ofsted inspectors raised concerns in a number of areas at West Croft School in Bideford following a recent inspection, though did say children were safe and enjoyed school.

Academy praised for ‘culture of mutual respect and high expectations'

County Cllr Simon Evans says it's the stability of the "happy" workforce within children's services that has helped deliver such a positive inspection report

'Often outstanding, nearly always good': council service impresses inspectors

A freedom of information requesT shows 1,018 complaints were sent to Ofsted following inspections in England between the 2021-22 and 2023-24 academic years (Yui Mok/PA)

New Ofsted report into Blackpool nursery

Ofsted verdict on school amid strikes over forced academisation
The report stated: "Pupils at Cardinal Allen Catholic High School thrive in a culture of warm relationships rooted in Catholic values."
Will Atherton

Blackpool Gateway Academy

Ofsted report praises school for establishing a 'culture of welcome'

An Ofsted inspection at Blackpool St Nicholas C of E Primary School, showed that youngsters from less well off backgrounds “ attain better than other disadvantaged pupils nationally”.

New Ofsted report for Blackpool primary school after latest inspection

The teaching and curriculum was also highlighted as needing attention at Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Preesall

'Pupils do not achieve as well as they should' - Ofsted tells school

Pupils from Poulton St Chad's Primary School enjoy a splash in their pop-up swimming pool and inset headteacher Nicole Bitsakaki

School behind pop up swimming pool in playground praised by inspectors

41% of pupils met expected standard in reading, writing & maths at end of key stage 2 in 2024

'I have a child who's helped and supported in everything he needs'

Clare Doherty, headteacher for Baines School in Poulton, is celebrating after their recent Ofsted report

School's new Ofsted after being 'requires improvement' for 11 years

A re-inspection by Ofsted of Blackpool's Unity Academy has revealed the quality of education is improving but concerns remain

Ofsted inspection at major Blackpool school shows progress amid issues

Play Days Nursery was judged generally of expected standard.

'Children enjoy their time' - New Ofsted report into Blackpool nursery

Ofsted update for prominent Blackpool business training provider

Poulton Methodist Church is home to Poulton Day Care - a pre-school setting that has achieved high standards in its latest Ofsted

Ofsted report praises staff for ‘highest expectations for every child'

Headteacher Nicola Sayers is pictured with some pupils.

'A new chapter'- Poulton-le-Fylde primary school joins trust
A primary school in Poulton-le-Fylde says it is beginning “a new and exciting chapter” as it joins a wider multi academy trust.
Aimee Seddon

Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School has just received a new Ofsted report.

Ofsted gives verdict on Blackpool primary school

All the mainstream schools & nurseries from across Lancashire with new Ofsted ratings in February

Ofsted ratings handed out in Lancashire in February

Deb Reid (left) and Karen Palfreyman (right) of Foster Care Matters.

Lancashire based not-for-profit fostering agency, Foster Care Matters, celebrate...

Schools in Lancashire, and across the UK, will now be inspected under a new Ofsted framework.

Ofsted changes explained as Lancashire schools receive new reports

Busy Bees Bamber Bridge praised for high-quality care and education, a nurturing environment and an inclusive culture

Ofsted praises Busy Bees Bamber Bridge for strong standards in children’s wellbe...

All the mainstream schools & nurseries from across Lancashire with new Ofsted ratings in January

All the Lancashire schools & nurseries with new Ofsted ratings in Jan

Take a look at all the Blackpool schools & colleges that received new Ofsted reports in 2025

Blackpool schools & colleges that received new Ofsted reports in 2025

Take a look at the 14 Fylde & Wyre schools that received new Ofsted reports in 2025

All the Fylde & Wyre schools that received new Ofsted reports in 2025

Take a look at all the Blackpool schools & colleges that received new Ofsted reports in 2025

Blackpool schools & colleges that received new Ofsted reports in 2025

All the Lancashire schools & colleges handed 'requires improvement' or 'inadequate' ratings in 2025

Lancashire schools/colleges that were told they needed to improve 2025

All the Lancashire schools and colleges that were rated 'Outstanding' in 2025

The Lancashire schools & colleges that were rated Outstanding in 2025

Take a look at all the Lancashire secondary schools & colleges with new Ofsted reports 2025

All the Lancashire secondary schools & colleges with new Ofsteds 2025

All the primary schools on the Fylde Coast with new Ofsted reports in 2025

All the Fylde Coast primary schools with new Ofsted reports in 2025

Blackpool FC Community Trust hosted a Kellogg’s Takeover Day at Stanley Primary School in July Photo: Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool FC Community Trust: The highlights of our 2025

19 Ofsted ratings handed out to Lancashire schools & nurseries in November & October

19 latest Ofsted ratings handed out to Lancashire schools & nurseries

Ofsted said Highfield Leadership Academy is taking effective action to deliver improvements

Ofsted commends Highfield Leadership Academy for effective school improvement

All the schools & nurseries from across Lancashire with new Ofsted ratings in November & October

Lancashire schools & nurseries with new Ofsted ratings in Nov & Oct

All the schools, nurseries & colleges on the Fylde Coast with new Ofsted reports so far this school year

All the Fylde Coast Ofsted reports handed out so far this school year

Take a look at all the Ofsted ratings held by Fylde & Wyre secondary schools before they're scrapped

Ofsted ratings of Fylde & Wyre secondaries before grades are scrapped

Take a look at all the Ofsted ratings held by Fylde & Wyre secondary schools before they're scrapped

Ofsted ratings of Fylde & Wyre secondaries before grades are scrapped

Take a look at all the Ofsted ratings held by Blackpool secondary schools before they're scrapped

Ofsted ratings of Blackpool secondary schools before they're scrapped

All the schools, nurseries & colleges on the Fylde Coast with new Ofsted reports so far this school year

12 latest Ofsted ratings on Fylde Coast as new report cards rolled out

All the schools, nurseries & colleges on the Fylde Coast with new Ofsted reports so far this school year

12 new Ofsted rating handed out on the Fylde so far this school year

Blackpool FC Community Trust's has made a huge impact in the community

Trust lauded for helping people live happier and healthier lives

All the schools, nurseries & colleges on the Fylde Coast with new Ofsted reports so far this school year

All the Fylde Coast Ofsted reports handed out so far this school year

Young Master Chef of the year, held at Blackpool and Fylde College was won by Rachael Bramhall and Karly Duckworth, both 13, both from Highfield school

35 amazing Blackpool school photos from 25 years ago

Take a look at all the new Ofsted ratings handed out to schools from across Lancashire

All the new Ofsted ratings handed out to schools in Lancashire

Take a look at 13 new Ofsted ratings handed out to schools, nurseries & colleges from across the Fylde Coast

13 new Ofsted ratings handed out to Fylde Coast schools & nurseries

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