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Improving the way Ofsted inspects education: methods statement

Information about the evidence Ofsted used to inform its consultation response on its proposals to improve education inspections.

Applies to England

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In February 2025, we ran a聽12-week consultation聽to improve the way Ofsted inspects education.

This document explains the different types of evidence Ofsted used to inform its response to the consultation. It includes details about:

  • how the data was collected

  • how it was analysed

  • how many people responded

  • how ethical issues were considered

Updates to this page

Published 9 September 2025

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