Ofsted Category
Ofsted
Category of concern from Ofsted (if applicable)
Understanding Ofsted Category
When a school is rated Inadequate, Ofsted may place it into a formal category requiring specific intervention. This field shows whether and what category applies.
Categories of Concern
Special Measures: - The most serious category - School is failing to provide acceptable education - Requires intensive support and monitoring - Regular monitoring visits - Likely to become a sponsored academy
Serious Weaknesses: - School is inadequate but not failing - Has capacity to improve - Less intensive monitoring than Special Measures - Given time to demonstrate improvement
What This Means for Parents
A school in category is receiving additional scrutiny and support: - More frequent Ofsted visits - Potential leadership changes - Often required to join a Multi-Academy Trust - Additional resources may be provided
Improvement Journeys
Many schools successfully exit categories and go on to achieve Good or Outstanding ratings. Being in category means intensive focus on improvement, which can accelerate positive change.
Technical Details
- Column Name
- ofsted_category
- Data Source
- Ofsted
Coverage by School Phase
How many schools have data available for this field.
This field does not contribute to the performance score calculation.
Value Distribution by School Phase
Distribution of categorical values across schools.