Responding to a new report by the Beyond Ofsted inquiry showing a majority of teachers believe Ofsted inspections are inaccurate, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said:

“Unfortunately, these findings chime with what we hear from our members – that there is little confidence in Ofsted as a measure of school performance, or in improving standards. While some schools do have a positive experience with Ofsted, many say inspection is simply a driver of high stress and workload, and doesn’t result in anything helpful for schools or parents.

“NAHT will be publishing the findings of our own survey into school leaders’ attitudes towards Ofsted next month, and are currently speaking to government about what needs to change as we anticipate a new Chief Inspector starting next year.”