Achievement is evaluated on a 5-point scale
Inspectors will give your school a grade for 'achievement' based on your pupils' academic achievements and whether your school provides high-quality education for all pupils.
Achievement is 1 of the evaluation areas that will appear on your school’s inspection report card. Each area will be graded using Ofsted’s new 5-point grading system, with Ofsted expecting most schools to attain at least an ‘expected standard’ in each evaluation area. The exception is safeguarding, which is either 'met' or 'not met'.
The grades are:
- Exceptional
- Strong standard
- Expected standard
- Needs attention
- Urgent improvement
Achievement focuses on outcomes, progress and providing high-quality education for all
Previously, pupil achievement was mainly considered as part of the 'quality of education' judgement, particularly when inspectors evaluated the 'impact' of a school's curriculum.
Outcomes from national tests and exams (where applicable) Progress pupils