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Guidance for inspectors and schools on inspecting maintained schools and academies in England under the renewed education inspection framework.
For use on inspections from 7 September 2026. About this page This…
For use on inspections from 7 September 2026. About this page This page…
For use on inspections from 7 September 2026. About this guide This guide…
This document sets out changes we have made to inspection guidance to…
This framework sets out Ofsted's inspection principles and the grades that inspectors give.
For use on inspections from 10 November 2025. Introduction The education…
This guidance came into force on 1 September 2023. Introduction The…
This summary of changes applies to the Education inspection framework…
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.
News and information about updates for each inspection data summary report (IDSR) release, including any new functionality, features and bug fixes.
Find local education and childcare information for areas across England.
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.
How the similar schools data model for attainment will work when it is introduced in September 2026.
Guidance for inspectors and schools on inspecting non-association independent schools in England under the renewed education inspection framework.
Approved key stage 4 qualifications, discount codes and point scores for reporting in the 2014 to 2028 school and college performance tables.
The ASP service supports school improvement initiatives by offering detailed reports on pupil attainment and progress.
Our expectations of inspectors and providers during inspection or other regulatory activity.
The national minimum standards that boarding schools must meet to safeguard and protect the children in their care.
Approved 16 to 18 qualifications, discount codes and point scores for reporting in the 2018 to 2028 school and college performance measures.
Technical guidance on primary school accountability measures.
How we regulate and intervene in independent schools, and details of when we take legal action against unregistered schools.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
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.
This guidance explains Ofsted Parent View. Schools can use it to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child’s school.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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