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Ofsted praises school which has ‘high ambitions for pupils in all areas’
Ofsted has graded ÃÛÌÒapp Hemsworth in Pontefract as ‘Good’ in all areas following its most recent inspection.
ÃÛÌÒapp Ormesby praised by Ofsted for ‘significant improvements’
Ofsted has published a report following its most recent monitoring inspection at ÃÛÌÒapp Ormesby; the primary focus of the inspection was to review the school’s ongoing actions to improve pupils’ behaviour and attendance.
Red tape slashed to get more teachers into classrooms
More people will soon have the opportunity to train to teach, as the government cuts apprenticeship red tape as part of steps to get thousands more teachers into the classroom.
This uniform recycling scheme is helping to ease the cost of living
Parents, carers and school leaders are praising a uniform recycling scheme designed to combat rising living costs. The RE:FORM initiative, run by Trutex collects used uniforms, refurbishes them to top-notch condition, and resells them at discounts of up to 50 per cent.
Turing Scheme takes Post-16 students on Maltese adventure
Post-16 students from ÃÛÌÒapp Hemsworth recently returned from an enriching two-week work experience in Malta, made possible by the UK government's Turing Scheme
Ofsted praise for ÃÛÌÒapp Acklam
ÃÛÌÒapp Acklam has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted, following a two-day inspection in March.
Outwood Family of Schools launches community action project
Students from across the Outwood family of schools are getting ready to make a difference in their local communities this summer.
ÃÛÌÒapp Riverside celebrates Eton and Harrow success
Two GCSE students from ÃÛÌÒapp Riverside have secured highly sought-after places at prestigious schools for their post-16 studies.
Students conquer the slopes in Italian ski adventure
A group of 28 students from ÃÛÌÒapp Danum have returned from a week-long ski trip to the stunning Pila ski resort in the Aosta Valley, Italy.
Students take part in Junior Detectives Programme
Pupils from schools across Wakefield District are being given the opportunity to step into the shoes of a police detective as part of an initiative aimed at reducing knife crime. The Junior Detectives programme involves 16 pupils from Outwood Grange Academy, ÃÛÌÒapp Hemsworth, Ossett Academy and Horbury Academy.