How will new Ofsted school ratings work?

Ofsted, the UK’s Office for Standards in Education, has recently announced changes to how they rate schools across the country. Under the new system, schools will be rated on a four-point scale: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, and Inadequate.

Ofsted will consider a range of factors when determining a school’s rating, including student performance on standardized tests, attendance rates, and the overall quality of teaching and leadership within the school.

Schools that receive a rating of Requires Improvement or Inadequate will be subject to more frequent inspections and support from Ofsted to help them improve their performance.

Conversely, schools that receive a rating of Outstanding or Good will be eligible for certain benefits, such as increased funding or greater autonomy in decision-making.

Overall, the new Ofsted school ratings system is intended to provide a more transparent and objective assessment of school performance, helping parents and policymakers make informed decisions about education.

It is hoped that these changes will encourage schools to continuously strive for improvement and provide better outcomes for all students.