£7.8m Investment to Expand School Places Near Gloucester and Forest of Dean Friday, July 25, 2025 gloucestershire education expansion schools severnbanks henleybank funding development primary secondary Gloucestershire County Council has approved a significant investment of over £7.8 million to expand school capacity at two key sites, creating more than 380 additional places for students. The funding will support … Read More
'Aspirational' specialist school achieves best ever Ofsted rating in a decade Wednesday, July 23, 2025 ofsted peakacademy semh education dursley schoolimprovement aspiration leadership pupils trust Peak Academy in Dursley has received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, marking its highest inspection result in ten years. Inspectors described the school as “aspirational,” highlighting strong performances in key areas including … Read More
Ofsted Praises Cheltenham Pre-School for Nurturing Environment and Creative Learning Tuesday, July 22, 2025 ofsted preschool education cheltenham safeguarding transition technology imaginativeplay staffdevelopment earlyyears Holy Apostles Pre-School in Cheltenham has been rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, following an inspection that highlighted the setting’s welcoming atmosphere, personalised curriculum, and enthusiastic children. Located … Read More
Cheltenham Playgroup Celebrated for Caring Environment and Outstanding SEND Support Monday, July 21, 2025 cheltenham playgroup ofsted send earlyyears inclusion development nursery education childcare Christ Church Pre-School Playgroup in Malvern Road, Cheltenham, has once again secured a ‘Good’ rating from its latest Ofsted inspection, thanks to its warm and supportive learning environment. The pre-school, … Read More
Gloucester’s Busy Bees Playgroup Celebrated for Joyful Learning and Secure Care Friday, July 18, 2025 playgroup earlyyears gloucester ofsted education childcare language development safeguarding curriculum Busy Bees Playgroup in Brockworth, Gloucester, has once again earned a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, recognized for providing a safe, nurturing environment where children eagerly engage in learning and play. Located within … Read More
Ofsted Praises Inclusive and Nurturing Environment at Gloucester Road Primary School Thursday, July 17, 2025 ofsted gloucesterroadprimary inclusion curriculum behaviour reading safeguarding personaldevelopment education wellbeing Ofsted inspectors have commended Gloucester Road Primary School in Cheltenham for its calm, nurturing atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to thrive. The primary school, which serves 207 children aged 3 to 11, … Read More