Ofsted

Ofsted: ‘Insider knowledge’ helps schools get better grades

Researchers say the 'significant advantage' raises questions over the 'equity and fairness' of inspections

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofsted

This evidence must inform the inquiry into Ofsted’s reliability

A new paper reveals new insights into inspection outcomes and suggests Ofsted should make its training material more widely...

JL Dutaut
Christian Bokhove
Ofsted

School improvement role for Ofsted risks ‘mission creep’, MPs warned

Labour wants watchdog to be improver and inspector, but academy sector leader warns it's 'tricky territory'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Labour: Ofsted reform a priority, but we’ll work with sector to get it right

Shadow schools minister insists reform will not be 'done to' schools and the inspectorate, but 'jointly created'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Ofsted boss: ‘Grumpier’ post-Covid world driving parent complaint hike

Amanda Spielman warns parents now 'spray' complaints at multiple agencies at once

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Eight things we learned from Ofsted about school careers advice

Some schools' guidance still 'biased' towards academic routes, and home-working is hampering work experience

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofsted

Ofsted switches back to exam results ‘as a starting point’

2022-23 results data will be used to inform inspection in the 'normal way'

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofsted

Chris Russell to retire as Ofsted’s national director for education

Senior official will leave at the same time as chief inspector Amanda Spielman in December

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Sponsor seeks answers to academy Ofsted bullying allegations

Ofsted had 'credible evidence' of staff being suspended after speaking to inspectors at All Saints Academy Dunstable

Amy Walker
Amy Walker