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Research Summary: Official Statistics: State-funded schools inspections and outcomes as at 31 March 2026

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Ofsted
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Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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12 August 2026
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21 September 2026
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Executive Guide
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Ofsted has released provisional data pertaining to state-funded school inspections and their outcomes, specifically for the period of 10 November 2025 to 31 March 2026, under a renewed education inspection framework. This release also incorporates revised data from September 2024 to August 2025, which was collected under the original framework. The data provides insights into the performance and regulatory oversight of educational institutions.

Why it matters

The availability of this data allows for an assessment of the efficacy and impact of both current and previous education inspection frameworks. For senior leaders and policymakers, understanding these outcomes is crucial for strategic planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement in the educational sector.

Key insights

  • Ofsted has published provisional inspection data for state-funded schools from 10 November 2025 to 31 March 2026.
  • This provisional data was collected under a renewed education inspection framework.
  • Revised data for the period September 2024 to August 2025 has also been released.
  • The revised data pertains to inspections conducted under the original education inspection framework.

Source

Ofsted — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/state-funded-schools-inspections-and-outcomes-as-at-31-march-2026

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Official Statistics: State-funded schools inspections and outcomes as at 31 March 2026
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