The Office for Standards in Education, which is otherwise known as Ofsted, inspects schools every few years and rates them based on their findings.
They judge key areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes personal development and leadership and management.
An ‘outstanding’ rating is the highest that a school can receive and the lowest is an ‘inadequate’ rating, which means that they will need some help to get back on track.
If a school receives an ‘oustanding’ rating, it means that staff have shown exemplary work in an educatioanl setting, and the pupils are receiving the resources in an effective way.
Here are eight schools and colleges in Hampshire that have been recognised for their work with the highest rating.
1. Alverstoke Infant School
Alverstoke Infant School in Ashburton Road, Gosport Photo: Google Maps
2. Bidbury Infant School
Bidbury Infant School in Fraser Road, Bedhampton. Photo: Google Maps
3. Cliffdale Primary Academy
Cliffdale Primary Academy in Battenburg Avenue, North End. Photo: Ian Hargreaves
4. Gomer Infant School
Gomer Infant School in Pyrford Close, Gosport. Photo: Sarah Standing