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This page explains Ofsted report cards for your child's education or childcare, including a video and guidance on what's changed from the old system.
Guidance for inspectors and schools on inspecting maintained schools and academies in England under the renewed education inspection framework.
For use on inspections from 10 November 2025. About this page This…
For use on inspections from 10 November 2025. About this page This page…
For use on inspections from 10 November 2025. About this guide This guide…
This guide provides an overview of the inspection data summary report (IDSR) for primary and secondary schools, including schools with a sixth form, and gives guidance on how to interpret the data.
This framework sets out Ofsted's inspection principles and the grades that inspectors give.
Guidance for inspectors and providers on inspecting further education and skills providers in England under the renewed education inspection framework.
News and information about updates for each inspection data summary report (IDSR) release, including any new functionality, features and bug fixes.
Ofsted's policy for considering whether to defer or pause an inspection or visit, or whether additional evidence needs to be gathered.
Information for schools about secondary school accountability measures, including Progress 8 and Attainment 8.
Our expectations of inspectors and providers during inspection or other regulatory activity.
Approved key stage 4 qualifications, discount codes and point scores for reporting in the 2014 to 2027 school and college performance tables.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
Guidance for inspectors and schools on inspecting non-association independent schools in England under the renewed education inspection framework.
Find local education and childcare information for areas across England.
You will need to follow a specific procedure if you want to contract as an Ofsted inspector.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
The ASP service supports school improvement initiatives by offering detailed reports on pupil attainment and progress.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
This guidance explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
Guide for schools, colleges and local authorities on how the 16 to 18 performance measures are calculated.
A glossary of terms used across Ofsted’s education inspection information and guidance.
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