Inspectors from education watchdog Ofsted visit schools across England to ensure the educational institutions are performing well and preparing pupils for further education and life in a community.
Each school is given a rating – outstanding, good, requires improvement, or inadequate.

21. Shirland Primary School, Park Lane, Shirland - Good
Following a two-day inspection in January, Ofsted said: "This is a happy school where pupils are looked after and work hard. Pupils are proud of their school and the positive contribution that they make. Pupils work hard in lessons." Photo: Google Maps

22. Somerlea Park Junior School, Bank Street, Somercotes - Good
Inspectors branded Somerlea Park good in all five categories after a two-day visit in January. Their report said: “Leaders ensure pupils are the most important people at this school. "Pupils are well cared for. Staff know pupils well and know how to get the best out of them. Pupils enjoy school. They are well behaved and work hard.” Photo: Brian Eyre

23. Stubbin Wood School, Common Lane, Shirebrook - Good,
Ofsted said, following a two-day inspection in May, that leaders have "high ambitions" for pupils and, highlighting the school’s kindness curriculum, support all children "to make a positive contribution to society". Its report said: “Pupils feel safe and are happy at Stubbin Wood School. They enjoy attending the school because of the strong relationships they have with the staff who care for them. One pupil said ‘teachers are fabulous, and I don’t know what we would do without them’.” Photo: Submitted

24. The Flying High Academy Ladybrook, Somersall Street, Mansfield - Good
Ofsted said, after a two-day inspection in January: “Pupils enjoy coming to Flying High Academy because they like to learn. Leaders expect pupils to behave well and to achieve highly. Pupils move around school sensibly. They are respectful of adults and each other. Pupils work hard in their lessons. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school.” Photo: The Flying High Academy


