Ofsted inspection: letter to your school community about the result

Whatever the result, save time with our template letters so you can clearly explain the outcome of your school's latest Ofsted inspection and grading to your school community.

Last reviewed on 31 October 2024See updates
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  1. Ofsted will no longer give you an 'overall effectiveness' grade
  2. Download our templates

Ofsted will no longer give you an 'overall effectiveness' grade

This can make it a bit trickier to communicate your results to your school community.

Starting from September 2024, you'll receive a judgement for each of the following areas:

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Leadership and management

Where relevant, you'll also receive a judgement for:

  • Early years provision
  • Sixth-form provision

See paragraphs 225 and 226 of the School Inspection Handbook for this information.

Download our templates

Find the template letter below to match the judgement Ofsted has given your school at this time.

You can use these letters to send to:

  • Parent/carers
  • Governors/trustees
  • Staff
  • Any other members of your school community

'Good'