30 Years of Ofsted
We take a look at schools' inspection histories since 2005.
How many schools might be affected by new proposals to move underperforming schools into strong MATs?
We investigate one of the government's proposals for schools in the new Education Investment Areas
Inspection has become tougher for primary schools
A summary of Ofsted judgments from the Autumn term 2021 compared to the same period in 2019.
Narrowing the curriculum: How widespread are mass entry policies?
A look at whether large-scale use of applied ICT and sports science qualifications, among others, is common
When the going gets tough, schools make data
How do Ofsted ratings relate to how much data a school collects?
Exploring MAT Ofsted ratings
There is considerable variation in performance, as measured by inspection judgments
A look at Ofsted’s ‘stuck’ schools
How long does it take secondary schools rated less than good to reach that standard?
Long-term outcomes: Does school quality matter?
Looking at how the higher education, employment and earnings outcomes of pupils relate to measures of secondary school quality.