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Alan Winchcombe

Active in published reports from Dec 2010 to Aug 2026.
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Inspections

74

As lead

9

12% of visits

Last 12 months

5

Remits

2

Schools & FE 41 · Other 33

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Schools & FE28 graded by Alan
AlanNational
Outstanding7%10%-3
Good71%66%+6
Requires improvement18%19%-1
Inadequate4%5%-1

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 36 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Alan Winchcombe's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 43% of inspectors).

more criticaltypicalwarmer
Tone vs peers
−3
Length
+24%
Next steps
4.1
per report
Hedged
7%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Staff development 99%Leadership & governance 99%Progress & outcomes 97%Teaching & assessment 96%Curriculum 89%Maths 77%Safeguarding 50%Personal development 50%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement5
Behaviour and attitudes36
Contribution to meeting skills needs1
Curriculum and teaching5
Inclusion5
Leadership and governance5
Leadership and management36
Participation and development5
Personal development36
Quality of education36

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