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Birley Primary Academy maintained its 'Good' rating in a report published on May 7, where inspectors warmly wrote: "This school embraces learning. Pupils and staff are happy, and together they create magical moments. Learning is a joint enterprise. Staff and pupils work together and trust each other. Pupils behave extremely well."
- https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/143964

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Samantha Gaymond, Headteacher of Stocksbridge Junior School together with pupils at the school

Stocksbridge Junior School celebrates ‘outstanding’ across the board

Tapton Multi Academy Trust, which operates nine different schools in Sheffield, has changed its name to INOVA Multi-Academy Trust.

Trust in charge of nine Sheffield schools rebrands with new name

Nether Edge Primary School, in Glen Road, has been rated 'outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted in their first inspection in 10 years.

Primary school where pupils "are happy and thrive" visited by Ofsted

A home in Wincobank could be converted into a unique residential support service to provide long-term support to youngsters who've had 'adverse childhood experiences'

Four-bed Sheffield property could be turned into children's home

Here are all 11 primary and secondary schools in Sheffield currently rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate by Ofsted (April 22, 2025).

All schools rated 'requires improvement' or 'inadequate' by Ofsted

Team members and children at Partou Woodlands House celebrating their success

‘Caring and stimulating’ Bradford nursery wins Ofsted approval

From how your child's school compares to other local schools to its SEN provision, there's plenty of info to be found online

How to find official data on your child's school - and what it means

Middlewood Nature Nursery says it wants parents to know it "does not want to close" after an email blunder from Sheffield City Council implied this is what they told the local authority.

'We do not want to close' says nursery following council email blunder

Middlewood Nature Nursery is facing closure over a highly critical Ofsted report - but now, a petition has been signed by over 750 people calling for it to have a second chance.

Parents rally behind forest school facing closure over Ofsted rating

A restaurant sharing a car park with a nursery in Sheffield will not be allowed to open earlier, following objections raised by local stakeholders.

Restaurant sharing car park with nursery in Sheffield can’t open earlier

Stylish mezzanine apartment hits the market in Kelham for £107,000

£2.2 million property for sale in Sheffield's most exclusive postcode

South Yorkshire Police has reportedly confirmed it has closed the case on scores of alleged abuses by staff at three residential care homes by the Hesley Group and will not be bringing charges.

Staff accused of abuse of vulnerable children 'won't be charged'

St. Leonard’s Road in Rotherham

Green light for Eastwood children’s home

Lower Meadow is praised for creating “a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued”

Lower Meadow Primary Academy is “highly inclusive” and has “high expectations fo...

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

St Leonard's Day Nursery, on Longley Crescent, Sheffield, was due to close for good on Friday, March 7, but it will now stay open until at least Friday, March 14, pending the outcome of a meeting with church bosses

Nursery facing closure set for crunch meeting with church bosses

Health and social care students are trained in the skills that employers need.

New strategy unveiled by The Sheffield College

A planning application has been submitted to transform a property on St. Leonard’s Road in Rotherham into a children’s residential care home.

Plans submitted to transform Rotherham property into children’s care home

Student puts their hand up.

Ofsted Chief Inspector says it’s time to rethink school holiday length

Ofsted said that pupils’ personal development is “extremely well considered

Sheffield primary is rated as good in every category by Ofsted inspectors

Sheffield City Council education, children and families policy committee member Coun Toby Mallinson praised big improvements to city children's homes. Picture: Sheffield Council webcast

Children’s home improvements praised as “truly impressive”

Parents would notice a few key differences if the changes go ahead as currently pitched

What the proposed Ofsted changes could mean for parents

'Outstanding' and 'good' grades will disappear under the proposed new traffic light system

The 9 new criteria Ofsted may judge schools on, and the 5 new 'grades'

New name, new uniform, new principal for Sheffield school

Church Street, Kimberworth

Kimberworth flats to be transformed into supported living for youngsters

The report highlighted that Rotherham’s SEND services generally provide effective support for children and young people. It states that most children’s needs are identified quickly, and the partnership works together to ensure they receive timely assistance.

Rotherham’s SEND services praised in inspection with improvements recommended

Tapton School has been rated 'outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted after a 12 year wait for an inspection, cementing it as one of the best schools in Sheffield.

'Superb' secondary rated 'outstanding' in all areas

A family home will be converted into a children’s home in Sheffield despite objections from neighbours.

Family home to be converted into children’s home despite objections

Meredith Teasdale, strategic director of children's services at Sheffield City Council. Picture: Sheffield Council webcast

Inspectors praise social work teams looking after older children in crisis

The best-performing secondary schools in Rotherham have been named by new GCSE data

The 9 best state secondary schools in Rotherham for 2024

Pupils and staff at Royd Nursery & Infant School in Deepcar, Sheffield, are celebrating after earning an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.

'Welcoming and happy' nursery rated 'Outstanding'

Parents gathered in a community centre on Sunday to angrily voice their complaints about Firth Park Academy, following the creation of a Facebook group last month for parents and carers to post their concerns

Angry parents demand change at Firth Park Academy

Hamilton House Nursery on Montgomery Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, closed its doors on November 22, three days before the release of an Ofsted report branding it ‘inadequate in all areas.’

Nursery closes doors three days before 'inadequate' Ofsted report

Students in a science lesson

Sheffield Springs Academy rated 'Good' by Ofsted in all categories

A new proposal to convert a house into a children’s home in Sheffield has been met with objections.

New plan to convert a house into a children’s care home sparks objections

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