The four key ratings handed out by inspectors – “outstanding”, “good”, “requires improvement” and “inadequate” – will no longer be used in state schools by the end of this month (September).
Instead, those inspected during the next academic year will be graded on the quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership seen by inspectors, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced.
School Report Cards will be introduced from September 2025.
The cards will be designed to offer parents a “full and comprehensive assessment of how schools are performing and ensure that inspections are more effective in driving improvement”, Phillipson said.
The government says it will continue to intervene in poorly performing schools to ensure high school standards for children.
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