A number of primary and secondary schools in the South West have recently seen an improvement in their ratings after Ofsted decided to abolish its one-word ranking system. In the most recent update, 23 primary schools and 14 secondary schools across the UK had their overall rating changed from “inadequate” after visits from Ofsted inspectors. Among these, Lovington Church of England Primary School in Somerset is one of the schools that saw an upgrade.
You can explore the searchable list below to find out which primary and secondary schools were previously rated as inadequate before the changes.
In the South West, a total of five primary schools and two secondary schools saw their ratings improved, the highest number across all regions. The South East had six schools, while the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber each had five. North Tyneside emerged as the local authority with the highest number of inadequate schools, with three. These ratings have now been revoked with immediate effect.
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Even though Ofsted will continue to assess schools based on the same standards, they will now issue gradings related to individual aspects of a school’s performance rather than an overall rating.
In response to the changes, Sir Keir Starmer dismissed the notion that the new system lacks the simplicity of the previous one.
The Prime Minister emphasized that this move would enhance accountability in schools and offer parents a more comprehensive understanding of a school’s strengths and areas needing improvement.
Sir Keir emphasized, “We will definitely be holding schools to high standards, and I do not believe that parents will be left in confusion.”
During future inspections in this academic year, parents will see grades related to the existing sub-categories: quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.