Inspection
The latest news, analysis and opinion on inspections at schools in the UK and overseas, from updates to inspection frameworks and guidance on how to prepare
Friday
23rd Sep 2022
Investigation: The ‘big question’ looming over DfE MATs target
Exclusive: Single-academy trusts are more than twice as likely to be rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted than schools in multi-academy trusts, 91¶¶Òõ analysis shows
Ofsted: Small primaries five times more likely to be ‘inadequate’
Exclusive: Findings show need for Ofsted to ensure inspection framework is ‘proportionate’ and ‘fair’, say school leaders
Thursday
14th Jul 2022
Revealed: How Ofsted rated its back to school performance
Inspectorate is asked to increase inspections and reduce its headcount as it resumed full programme of school visits
Schools face asbestos inspections from September
The inspections will examine how schools are meeting requirements for managing the risks from the dangerous building material on their sites
Ofsted: 70% of ‘requires improvement’ schools moved up
More than two-thirds of schools rated ‘requires improvement’ moved to ‘good’ or better in graded inspection this year