School inspections: frequently asked questions

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: education inspection framework, schools
Text reads: 'School inspections: frequently asked questions'. An image of two primary-school-age boys running towards the camera in a playground.

Since we published the renewed inspection framework on 9 September 2025, we’ve put on lots of online and face-to-face engagement with schools to answer your questions. We’re publishing the most frequently asked questions below, so you can see all the …