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Improve, Ofsted tells primary school near Winchester

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12:45pm Friday 10th May 2013

A WINCHESTER primary school has been told it needs to improve by inspectors.

Head comes out fighting after Ofsted deems school 'inadequate'

Head teacher Billy Davies helping some of the pupils learn their times tables.

3:57pm Friday 3rd May 2013

“CHILDREN only get one chance at an education, and it has got to be the best.”

Glowing Ofsted report for Chamberlayne College, Southampton

Pupils and head teacher Ewan Scott celebrate Chamberlayne College of the Arts' Ofsted success.

2:30pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

WITH rocketing GCSE results and now an Ofsted report rating it as good, Chamberlayne College for the Arts can rightly claim to have shaken off its past.

School goes from special measures to 'outstanding'

WELL DONE: Pupils and staff at Sinclair Primary and Nursery School

1:30pm Tuesday 19th March 2013

Sinclair Primary and Nursery School in Southampton has been rated outstanding by inspectors just four years after being put into special measures.

Immediate action demanded from school after damning report

School's action plan to stop repeat of 'appalling abuse'

12:04pm Friday 15th February 2013

OFSTED inspectors have recommended immediate action at a Hampshire school in the wake of a damning report into failures to protect a vulnerable teenager.

Wickham school gets its best ever report from Ofsted

Pupils at the Buddens Road primary school.

10:13am Thursday 31st January 2013

WICKHAM Church of England Primary is a good school - and that’s official.

School's 'outstanding' hat-trick

Wildern School pupils and staff celebrate.

11:50am Thursday 10th January 2013

Delighted pupils and staff at Hedge End’s Wildern School are celebrating a special hat-trick after being given top marks by Ofsted inspectors for the third time in a row.

Changing fortunes for city school

Principal John toland and pupils at Oasis Academy Mayfield

4:10pm Friday 27th April 2012

A SOUTHAMPTON school has been given a major vote of confidence by inspectors, just weeks after it moved into a new home.

School has Winning formula

King's Somborne Primary School head teacher Nick Winning with pupils and staff.

3:00pm Thursday 26th April 2012

A HEAD teacher will leave on a high note after his school was given the seal of approval by Ofsted inspectors.

Inspectors praise the rapid rate of progress at Southampton school

Head teacher Ruth Evans and pupils at Cantell School celebrate their Ofsted report.

3:36pm Monday 23rd April 2012

THE message is easy to understand in any language.

Most get their first choice of school places

An empty school classroom

11:36am Friday 20th April 2012

NINE out of ten Hampshire children will begin their education at their parents’ first choice primary school from September.

Church to close for two months for repair

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1:10pm Tuesday 3rd April 2012

A CHURCH in Southampton is to shut for nearly two months for repairs.

Praise for our school that’s ‘like a family’

St Anne’s Catholic School pupils with head teacher Beverley Murtagh and deputy head James Rouse

4:49pm Thursday 15th March 2012

GLOWING with family pride, pupils and staff at this Southampton school have every reason to cheer their team efforts.

Outstanding rating for community school

Head teacher Stephen Shepherd celebrates an outstanding Ofsted report with pupils at St Francis Church of England School, Valley Park, Chandler’s Ford

4:57pm Monday 21st November 2011

YOU are outstanding. That’s Ofsted bosses’ view of St Francis Church of England Primary School at Valley Park, Chandler’s Ford.

School's outstanding achievement

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11:18am Thursday 21st July 2011

OUR school is wonderful – and that’s official!

We could not ask for a better school

We could not ask for a better school

10:23am Thursday 31st March 2011

Pupils, parents and staff at a Southampton school are celebrating after being given top marks in their latest inspection.

Stanmore is basking in the glow of Ofsted report

CELEBRATING: Head teacher Amanda Jones with Stanmore Primary pupils. Echo picture by Chris Moorhouse. order no: 11884915

3:02pm Monday 14th February 2011

A HAMPSHIRE school is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report that is the culmination of three years of hard work.

Uni training for future teachers is ‘outstanding’

University of Winchester graduation 2008

4:27pm Wednesday 19th January 2011

IT’S “outstanding” at teaching people to teach.

Nursery wins top Ofsted rating

Paint Pots Nursery in Howard Road, Shirley celebrate an outstanding Ofsted report. Echo picture by Paul Collins. Order no: 11744924

11:55am Monday 10th January 2011

Children and staff at a Southampton nursery have been celebrating after it was rated “outstanding” by inspectors.

A-plus turnaround at Sinclair Primary in just 12 months

CELEBRATION: Teachers and pupils from Sinclair Primary School. Echo picture by Joanna Mann. Order no: 11501878

10:44am Monday 22nd November 2010

Staff and pupils at a Southampton school are celebrating being graded “good” by Ofsted inspectors.

An outstanding success story

PLAIN SAILING: Years 6 and 3 pupils with teachers at New Forest Primary School celebrate their success. Echo picture by Paul Collins. Order no: 11084431

10:10am Wednesday 8th September 2010

A CHALLENGING year which saw two schools become one has ended with a ringing endorsement from Ofsted inspectors.

Top marks for caring school

HOORAY! Calmore Infant School celebrating a good Ofsted report. Echo picture by Matt Watson. Order no: 9749839

11:44am Thursday 14th January 2010

THERE are smiles all round at a Hampshire school that has been praised for its friendly outlook.

Standards go up in academy’s first year

WELL DONE: Head teacher Ian Golding with pupils from Oasis Academy Lordshill. Echo picture by Paul Collins. Order no: 9630935

7:10am Wednesday 16th December 2009

A SCHOOLS’ watchdog has praised a Southampton academy for improving its standards in its first year.

Celebrations as Ofsted gives school a glowing report

Celebrations as Ofsted gives school a glowing report

12:54pm Wednesday 23rd September 2009

THERE are hundreds of reasons to be cheerful for youngsters at Fair Oak Junior School, and its latest Ofsted report has added to the smiles on the faces around the school.

Failing school turns it around

DOING GREAT: Head teacher Lou Stapleton celebrates with pupils. Echo picture by Malcolm Nethersole. Order no: 8912099

7:20am Wednesday 22nd July 2009

THESE schoolchildren have a big reason to celebrate – their primary is out of special measures.

Ofsted success for Hampshire school

Scantabout Primary School at Chandler’s Ford

5:11pm Tuesday 21st July 2009

OUTSTANDING. That was the verdict of inspectors on Scantabout Primary School in Chandler’s Ford, which has chalked up top grades across the board.

It’s top marks for happiness in Colbury

WELL DONE: Foxhills Infant School head Jane Barrett pictured with her pupils celebrating the school’s Ofsted report. Echo picture by Stuart Martin. Order no: 8858000

9:36am Friday 10th July 2009

“A HAPPY school with happy children.”

School buoyed by glowing Ofsted report

Head teacher Matthew Longden with the Toynbee school band, who are off to Germany

7:20am Friday 3rd July 2009

School where optimism for the future is soaring

Excellent results win praise for Westgate

DELIGHTED: Deputy head teacher Paul Nicholson with children from the nursery school and Westgate School. Echo picture by Chris Moorhouse. Order no: 8576569

12:14pm Monday 18th May 2009

EXAM results are among the outstanding features at a Winchester school, according to an Ofsted inspection.

Halterworth Kids Club is outstanding

Halterworth Kids Club is outstanding

11:04am Friday 24th April 2009

AN after-school group in Romsey has been judged “outstanding” in an Ofsted inspection.

Ofsted hat-trick at top school

TRIPLE TIME: School head Susan Trigger with pupils. Picture: Stuart Martin Order no: 8302882

9:37am Friday 27th March 2009

THREE cheers for one Hampshire secondary school, which is celebrating a hat-trick of “outstanding” Ofsted reports.

Romsey school’s positive response to disappointing Ofsted report

EAGER TO LEARN: Youngsters at Wellow Primary School. Echo picture by Stuart Martin. Order no: 8042759

3:12pm Tuesday 10th February 2009

A HAMPSHIRE primary school has seen its grade from Ofsted inspectors worsen following its latest inspection.

Fryern Infants - a very happy school

Fryern Infant School celebrate their Ofsted report

10:27am Tuesday 13th January 2009

ONE Hampshire head teacher has faced her first inspection with success as her school celebrates a glowing report and a bright future ahead.

School achieves Ofsted’s top mark for the third time

School becomes first in city to achieve Ofsted’s top mark for the third time

12:07pm Thursday 8th January 2009

A SOUTHAMPTON school has been declared outstanding for the third time.

School celebrates being praised by Ofsted inspectors

CELEBRATING: Head teacher Chris Willsher and pupils of Priestlands School after the school’s ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report.

6:10am Wednesday 17th December 2008

STAFF and students at a Hampshire secondary school are celebrating after it was rated “outstanding” by government inspectors.

Weston Shore Infant School Ofsted report

FIRST CLASS: Weston Shore Infant School. Order no: 7773785

11:44am Monday 15th December 2008

AN outstanding school where every child really does matter!

Outstanding Ofsted report for Ringwood School

Outstanding Ofsted report for Ringwood School

7:56am Friday 12th December 2008

INSPECTORS have declared Ringwood School as "outstanding."

Hardley School raise cash for South African orphans

Pictured from left are Chelsea Hall, Alex Williams, Mike Perry, Becky Barker, Sam Jeffery, Jemma Conway, and Chernice Keenan.

9:48am Thursday 11th December 2008

ENTERPRISING students at a Hampshire school have struck up a business deal to help kids orphaned by HIV in South Africa.

Hounsdown School is outstanding – it’s official!

TOP OF THE CLASS! Pupils from Hounsdown School celebrate their excellent Ofsted results with head teacher Di Nightingale.

11:34am Wednesday 10th December 2008

Ofsted inspectors deliver the best possible judgment for popular secondary school

St Swithun Wells' pupils have even more to smile

St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School

3:38pm Friday 21st November 2008

WHETHER it’s maths, English or science, the smiling students of one Hampshire school have shown inspectors that they love going to class.

School comes top of the class after Ofsted inspection

Bishop’s Waltham Infant School

9:49am Tuesday 7th October 2008

PUPILS’ love of learning has scored one Hampshire school top marks with the Ofsted inspectors.

County fostering wins Ofsted’s full approval

7:35am Friday 1st August 2008

FOSTERING services in Hampshire have been given two thumbs up by Ofsted inspectors.

Freemantle - An ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report

TOP MARKS: Freemantle Church of England Infant School pupils with head teacher Kevin Barnett. Echo picture by Joanna Mann.

9:36am Wednesday 23rd July 2008

Children ‘enjoy and achieve’ at high-flying primary school

Upper Shirley High School Ofsted Report

QUICK IMPROVEMENT: Head teacher Cassie Ellins with students Hadi Chouhury, Obaidullah Wardak, Stuart Barr, Tom Eyles, Luke Thaxter and Arshad Ibrahim. Echo picture by Paul Collins. Order no: 6949452

9:16am Monday 21st July 2008

A SOUTHAMPTON school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for big improvements across the board.

Orchard Junior School Ofsted Report

CELEBRATING: Head teacher Robert Carson with some of his pupils.

8:31am Monday 21st July 2008

Positive learning environment impresses inspectors

College deemed outstanding by inspectors

11:44am Monday 7th July 2008

AFTER visiting Brockenhurst College in the New Forest Ofsted inspecters issued their verdict: Outstanding!

Parents’ fears for Swanmore College of Technology

7:21am Thursday 3rd July 2008

‘Blip’ in students’ performance linked to loss of key staff.

Itchen College glowing Ofsted report

MOTIVATED': Itchen students with deputy principal Hazel Croft-Phillips,

10:04am Wednesday 11th June 2008

College achieves second highest grade from Ofsted

Small school is top of the class

OUTSTANDING: Pupils from South Baddesley Primary School with head teacher Mary Nugent. Echo picture by Paul Collins. Order no: 6761226

7:52am Monday 2nd June 2008

A SMALL New Forest School has been declared top of the class by inspectors.

Good news from inspection team for Bursledon

12:47pm Friday 16th May 2008

"A GOOD school where pupils enjoy learning!"

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