School ratings

Headteachers demand Google delete school reviews

Letter receives 60 signatures from senior leaders over concerns parents see 'distorted' view of schools

Rhi Storer
Rhi Storer
Ofsted

Martyn Oliver on Ofsted reform: 8 things we learned

Ofsted chief inspector talks to education committee MPs on new report cards, safeguarding 'spot checks' and SEND worries

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Ofsted chief faces new year committee grilling

Sir Martyn Oliver to face MPs over progress in addressing coroner's concerns following death of Ruth Perry

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Is Ofsted right to fear the rise of flexi-schooling? 

‘A switched-on parent can do more in 40 minutes of one-to-one than a class’

Freddie Whittaker
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Artificial Intelligence

Ofsted to review the use of AI in schools

DfE commissions watchdog to examine how schools use AI to 'support teaching and learning' and manage admin

Freddie Whittaker
Lydia Chantler‑Hicks and Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Revealed: How academy trusts parachute central teams into Ofsted inspections

Two trusts sent in seven extra staff. Another flooded one of its schools with 25. Inspectors say the practice...

Lucas Cumiskey
Lucas Cumiskey
Podcast

Amanda Spielman interviewed by Laura McInerney

Balancing pressures and progress at Ofqual and Ofsted.

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Ofsted

Ofsted chair Dame Christine Ryan to step down

Education secretary praises Ryan for leadership during 'a period of significant challenges'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Ofsted

‘Ofsted Numberwang’: Backlash over leaked report card plans

Schools could be judged on a sliding, five-point scale from ‘exemplary’ to ‘causing concerns’ across 10 evaluation areas

Lucas Cumiskey
Lucas Cumiskey