Ofsted’s 2025 framework: the biggest change in a decade
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This November, inspections will look very different. Single-word judgements will be gone, in come detailed report cards, eight graded areas, and a greater focus on inclusion and context.
That’s why we’ve created clear, practical notes – so you can focus on what matters, avoid unnecessary admin, and feel confident, not caught out.
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Our free guide is for school leaders who…
- Want to focus on leading, not chasing paperwork
- Need confidence in what matters most for inspection
- Want clarity to share with staff without extra workload
- Value being inspection-ready all year, not just when Ofsted calls
What you'll get:
✅ Plain-English summary of the framework changes
✅ Checklist of what to evidence, with examples
✅ Written by a headteacher & former Ofsted inspector – grounded, practical, credible
✅ Practical actions to feel prepared without adding to workload
The new framework at a glance
From November 2025, inspections will look very different:
- No more single-word judgments: Eight graded areas, each on a five-point scale from Urgent improvement to Exceptional.
- Safeguarding stands alone: Met / Not Met
- Inclusion becomes its own area
- Inspectors must consider context: your demographics, local need, and community partnerships.
Now the final framework has been published, you can:
- Understand the new evaluation areas and grading scale.
- Strengthen your school’s narrative to ensure your context and impact are clear.
- Audit for visibility and impact, focusing on showing the difference your current practice makes.
- Streamline evidence, avoiding the need to create more paperwork than you need.
- Brief staff with clarity because Ofsted inspectors want confident conversations, not scripts.
Intelligent Evidence supports you in all of this – helping you see where you stand today, without the last-minute scramble.
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