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Research Summary: School inspection data summary report (IDSR) guide
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- Original source
- Ofsted
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- Research Summary / Knowledge Resource
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- 1 September 2026
- Last updated
- 8 October 2026
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- 1 min
- Publication type
- Knowledge Resource
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- Open access
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This document, issued by Ofsted in the United Kingdom, serves as a guide to the Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR). It provides an overview of the IDSR's structure for primary, secondary, and sixth-form schools, alongside instructions on how to interpret the data contained within these reports.
Why it matters
This guide is strategically important as it standardizes the understanding and utilization of performance data within educational institutions. Consistent interpretation of these reports enables stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding school performance and areas requiring improvement.
Key insights
- The guide explains the purpose and content of the Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR).
- It covers IDSRs relevant to primary schools.
- It covers IDSRs relevant to secondary schools.
- It also covers IDSRs for schools that include a sixth form.
- The guide provides instructions on how to interpret the data presented in the IDSRs.
Source
Ofsted — https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-inspection-data-summary-report-idsr-guide
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