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Ofsted praise for school where ‘pupils are well cared for’
Ofsted has praised ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Academy Kirkby in its first inspection since joining the ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Family of Schools in 2022.
Unitemps Teesside partners with ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Family of Schools to transform lives and student prospects
Teesside University’s student recruitment agency Unitemps has formed a partnership with ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) schools in the region to work with students as an innovative approach to address staffing challenges in local schools across the Tees Valley.
Excitement builds as ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Academy Riverside permanent build programme announced
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced the appointment of Bowmer + Kirkland to deliver the permanent building in Middlesbrough, set to open its doors in Spring 2027. This initiative is part of the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in areas with the greatest need.
National Institute of Teaching gains new degree awarding powers
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has been granted powers to award its own degrees from September 2025, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming a specialist, school-led university for the teaching profession.
Worksop schools score big for community with football event
More than 100 students and over 30 teachers took part in a football event at Worksop Town FC last week to raise funds for a school summer community action project.
Family of Schools expresses disappointment at trade union response to proposed school day changes
ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) has expressed disappointment at the trade union response to the Trust’s plans to extend the school day across its secondary academies.
British Council International School Award success for ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Academy Bishopsgarth
ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Academy Bishopsgarth has been awarded Foundation level of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
Ofsted praise for school where staff go ‘above and beyond’ to support students
Ofsted has published its report for ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Academy Bydales, following a two-day inspection in March. The report opens by stating that the school is ‘an ambitious school with high standards. It makes its high expectations clear to pupils and they rise to meet them.’
IQM Flagship status for ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Academy Bishopsgarth
Located in Stockton-on-Tees, ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Academy Bishopsgarth became an academy in 2016, and is a shining example of how to serve and support a diverse population with significant needs.
Ofsted praises school which has ‘high ambitions for pupils in all areas’
Ofsted has graded ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Academy Hemsworth in Pontefract as ‘Good’ in all areas following its most recent inspection.