Schools: Inspections
Commons · Question 29170 · Tabled 11 Sep 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 21 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Daisy Cooper
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of Ofsted's ability to adjudicate independently on appeals submitted by school leaders in relation to Ofsted's own inspection judgments.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 21 Sep 2026
Ofsted is currently reviewing its complaints arrangements for schools, with a view to strengthening independent oversight. The department is engaging with Ofsted on this matter. Further details of the plans will be made available in due course.