Ofsted reports
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
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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
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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
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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
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Carlisle nurseries offer great care and learning for their youngsters - Ofsted
Inspectors have heaped praise on two Carlisle nurseries.
Last updated 4 November 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Good Carlisle primary school now even better
A Carlisle primary school is celebrating further sustained improvement following a recent Government inspection.
Last updated 3 June 2011
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'Privilege' to work at Cumbrian school praised by Ofsted, says head
The headteacher of a village school says she is “privileged” to work there after receiving a glowing report from Government inspectors.
Last updated 27 May 2011
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Carlisle nursery outstanding in every area - Ofsted
A Carlisle nursery has been singled out by Ofsted inspectors as ‘outstanding’ in every single area.
Last updated 20 May 2011
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Outstanding Carlisle school where lessons are fun
James Rennie School in Carlisle has received an outstanding inspection from Ofsted.
Last updated 13 May 2011
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North Cumbrian primary school praised for its quality
A primary school near Wigton has been given high praise by government inspectors.
Last updated 22 April 2011
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Wreay school rated outstanding by Ofsted
A small village school has been given top marks by two teams of inspectors.
Last updated 25 March 2011
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Celebration as Cumbrian village school comes out of special measures
One of Cumbria’s smallest schools is celebrating after hauling itself out of special measures following its latest Ofsted inspection.
Last updated 28 February 2011
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Ofsted praise for vibrant north Cumbrian primary school
Government inspectors have praised a small north Cumbrian primary school, ranking it good with outstanding features.
Last updated 6 August 2010
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Cumbrian village school comes out of special measures
One of Cumbria’s smallest schools is celebrating after hauling itself out of special measures following its latest Ofsted inspection.
Last updated 23 July 2010
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