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Getting the most out of your Ofsted feedback

Find out how to use feedback from Ofsted inspectors to drive school improvement. Utilise ongoing feedback to make the inspection a collaborative experience, and use your report card to prioritise areas for improvement.

Last reviewed on 27 January 2026See updates
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Contents
  1. Familiarise yourself with the new framework
  2. Take in ongoing feedback during the inspection
  3. Take note of specific areas for improvement

Familiarise yourself with the new framework

Make sure you're familiar with the 2025 inspection framework and grading before your first inspection under the new system – use our summary of changes as a starting point.

Then head to our Ofsted resource hub and find articles to help you understand:

  • The new evaluation areas and what Ofsted is looking for
  • The process of inspections 
  • What to do when you get the call

Go through Ofsted's toolkit ahead of time

The State-funded School Inspection Toolkit sets out the standards inspectors use to assess your school's provision. 

Make sure you're clear on what everything means and how the requirements look in your school, so you understand what parts of your provision relate to which standards.

Get your head around the new report