Guidance

Separation by sex: implications for inspections of mixed-sex/co-educational schools

Guidance for Ofsted inspectors when they find separation by sex on an inspection.

Applies to England

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On all inspections of a mixed-sex or co-educational school, inspectors must assess the extent to which the school complies with the Equality Act 2010.

This guidance for Ofsted inspectors sets out how to proceed if they find separation by sex on inspection.

Updates to this page

Published 17 September 2020
Last updated 31 August 2023 + show all updates
  1. Restructured sections and headings for clarity. Updated terminology to ensure consistent use across Ofsted guidance and handbooks, and to represent current practice more faithfully. Added clarification on the processes that inspectors should follow. Removed references to COVID-19.

  2. Updated references to the school inspection handbook and non-association independent schools inspection handbook.

  3. First published.

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