Ofsted, which is a governing body, can issue one of four ratings following a school inspection – outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate. If a school receives a ‘requires improvement’ or ‘inadequate’ rating it will be monitored by Ofsted to ensure that progress is made to guarentee improvements.
Across Portsmouth and its surrounding areas including Havant, Waterlooville and Gosport, there are a number of schools that have received a ‘requires improvement’ or ‘inadequate’ rating from Ofsted over the past few years. In some cases, these schools have had monitoring visits from Ofsted which has found that there are improvements being made.
Here are 19 schools with ‘requires improvement’ or ‘inadequate’ Ofsted ratings:
1. Ofsted
Ofsted is a governing body that inspects schools up and down the country to ensure that they are working to the best potential. A school can receive one of four ratings: Outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate. If a school receives an inadequate rating they will be monitored by Ofsted to ensure they are making improvements. Photo: Google
2. The Harbour School, Portsmouth
The Harbour School, Portsmouth, received an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and the report was published on February 3, 2023. Photo: Google Street View
3. King's Academy Northern Parade Infant School
King's Academy Northern Parade Infant School has received a requires improvement rating from Ofsted in its recent inspection which took place on June 16, 2022. Photo: Google
4. Mayfield School
Mayfield School has received an inadequate rating from Ofsted following its inspection which took place on December 19, 2023. Photo: Google