Ofsted - Moved the Goalposts?

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My dc's school was inspected last year and according to the report the overall effectiveness of the school has gone down from 'good' to 'satisfactory' with some recommendations. Many parents were very unhappy and the school is under great pressure. Some not least because they bought a house in the area to be in catchment (at their own risk, I think (could happen to any school), but there you are)!

I heard that Ofsted has changed its criteria and is concerned with statistics, so schools previously graded as 'good' or 'satisfactory' have been downgraded.

Does anybody know how this works and are Ofsted reports worth the paper they are written on?

My daughter is in year 1 (6 last sept) and reading robins/magpies stage 9? Is this right for her age she is well above in her class - The class is mixed with year 2 and current ofsted is unsatisfactory - Thinking of moving her if doesnt improve as in special measures and not improved in last six months - If talented then may need to move quicker?

Sounds about right broady69. My daughter is 5, in year 1 and on stage 9 also.

I think as you go through the school system and your children get older you gradually get wise to the limitations of OFSTEDs. There are actual disadvantages to your children going to an outstanding school, of course, but people don't seem to want to hear it.

I get very frustrated with some parents at my dc school who seem to be obsessed with getting a better OFSTED. It is so blinkered and - what for? - bragging rights?

Don't exam results also have a big effect on Ofsted ratings, in that if you don't get a certain % you cannot be any better than Satisfactory??