One-word Ofsted judgements for schools to be immediately scrapped

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Single-headline Ofsted grades for schools will be scrapped with immediate effect, the Government has announced. Previously, Ofsted awarded one of four headline grades to schools it inspects: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate.

The announcement follows engagement with the sector and family of headteacher Ruth Perry, after a coroner’s inquest found the Ofsted inspection process had contributed to her death. READ MORE Parents given urgent warning after 'major outbreaks' of 'nasty and contagious' infection before children go back to school Mrs Perry took her own life after an Ofsted report downgraded her Caversham Primary School in Reading from its highest rating, outstanding, to its lowest rating, inadequate, over safeguarding concerns.

For inspections this academic year, parents will see four grades across the existing sub-categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management, the Department for Education (DfE) said.

The announcement comes as pupils return to the classroom this week. School report cards will be introduced from September 2025, which will 'provide parents with a full and comprehensive assessment of how schools are performing and ensure that inspections are more effective in driving improvement'.