Staff and pupils at Thrumpton Primary Academy are celebrating this week as the results of their latest Ofsted inspection were released. The academy – part of Diverse Academies Trust – was inspected on 14 April 2026 and is one of the first schools in the Trust to be assessed against the new inspection framework.

Under the new framework, no overall grading is awarded to schools. Instead, inspectors evaluate performance and progress in several key areas, including inclusion (how well all pupils are supported to succeed), curriculum and teaching, achievement and progress, behaviour and attendance, personal development and wellbeing, early years, and leadership and governance. A school is then scored in each of these individual areas.

Thrumpton Primary Academy was judged to be meeting the ‘expected standard’ in all areas.

Within the Ofsted report, inspectors noted ‘there are very strong and positive relationships between staff and pupils’ and praised how the ‘pupils treat each other with kindness and respect’. Children attending the academy are described as ‘happy’ and ‘start each day with enthusiasm and a sense of excitement’.

The academy was commended for being ‘tenacious in seeking solutions to the challenges that pupils and their families face’, while continuing to ‘ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of each group of pupils’.

Reading development was highlighted as a strength, with teaching described as ‘rigorous, carefully sequenced and develops pupils’ fluency, confidence and enjoyment’.

The early years provision at Thrumpton Primary Academy was recognised with inspectors praising leaders’ ambition to ensure children have ‘the best start to their education’. Staff were acknowledged for their ‘high-quality interactions’ and for prioritising ‘communication and language’ from the very beginning.

Executive Principal, Lucy Spacey, commented: “We are really happy with the results of the Ofsted inspection which clearly demonstrates that we are meeting expected standards in all areas of provision for our pupils and families. It has been a positive experience for the Thrumpton team to be one of the first to be inspected under the new framework, and I am so proud that the whole team effort has been recognised and that we can build on the results of this report to continue to go from strength to strength.
“Thrumpton is a such a special community where our children and happy and thrive, and we are delighted that this was recognised by Ofsted.”

Cat Summers, chief education officer at Diverse Academies, added: “We are incredibly pleased with the outcome of the recent Ofsted inspection, which reflects the consistently high standards of care, education and support we provide for our children and families. Under the new inspection framework, this was a significant moment for the school, and it’s a testament to the dedication, professionalism and teamwork of every member of staff that the outcome is so positive.

“What makes Thrumpton so special is the strong sense of community and the genuine joy our children experience every day. We are delighted that Ofsted recognised this, and we remain committed to building on this success to ensure every child continues to flourish and achieve their full potential.”

Parents and carers can find out more about the new inspection framework by visiting http://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-ofsted-report-cards-and-grades