Ofsted ratings
Councils are addressing educational attainment gaps and reviewing school performance linked to Ofsted outcomes.
Greenwich's Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel reviewed education standards in March 2026, noting strong Ofsted results for primary schools but secondary outcomes below London averages. Barnet Council is also addressing educational disparities, planning a conference in July 2026 to tackle a persistent attainment gap for Black pupils.
This follows research by Barnet Council which identified a significant attainment gap for Black Caribbean and mixed White and Black Caribbean pupils, despite overall improvements for disadvantaged pupils. A report to Greenwich's panel in March 2026 highlighted that 100% of nursery and primary schools in the borough were rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Barnet Council is set to host a conference in July 2026 aimed at improving educational outcomes for Black pupils across the borough. This initiative seeks to address the disparities identified in its recent investigation into pupil attainment.
Key facts
- Greenwich primary schools achieved strong Ofsted results, with 100% of nursery and primary schools rated Good or Outstanding in March 2026. Source
- Greenwich secondary school outcomes were slightly below London averages, as reported in March 2026. Source
- Barnet Council is hosting a conference in July 2026 to address the attainment gap for Black pupils. Source
- Barnet's research found a significant attainment gap for Black Caribbean and mixed White and Black Caribbean pupils. Source
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