Ofsted has announced proposals for a new inspection model in schools in England. Here the PA news agency looks at what Ofsted is proposing to change, and how it will look.

Ofsted used to give one of four headline grades to schools it inspects: 'outstanding', 'good', 'requires improvement' and 'inadequate' - but schools will now get ratings for individual sub-categories.

Portishead Primary School has been praised by Ofsted inspectors following a recent visit which confirmed the school is ...

There has long been debate over Ofsted’s single-word judgments – and this increased after the death by suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry in January 2023. The coroner for the case ruled that an Ofsted ...

Ofsted inspection changes: What they could mean for parents - including new detailed school 'report cards' By Amber Allott. Education writer. Comment. Published 4th Feb 2025, 12:24 BST.

Ofsted said, opens new tab his predecessor would not step down until the end of March, meaning Patel would not have been serving as interim chairman at the time the school announced its decision.

What do the Ofsted school inspection proposals mean? Schools would receive ratings – from ‘causing concern’ to ‘exemplary’. Close. Catherine Wylie. 3 February 2025.

Ofsted said that in its recent ‘Big Listen’ consultation, where it sought out views on the overall inspection process, parents “wanted our reports to give a more nuanced view of providers ...

A coroner concluded the Ofsted inspection in November 2022 “contributed” to Mrs Perry’s death. – What do parents and teachers think about how a school should be inspected?

Ofsted inspection changes: What they could mean for parents - including new detailed school 'report cards' By Amber Allott. Education writer. Comment. Published 4th Feb 2025, 12:24 BST.

Ofsted inspection changes: What they could mean for parents - including new detailed school 'report cards' By Amber Allott. Education writer. Comment. Published 4th Feb 2025, 12:24 BST.