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Additional Inspector

Colin Smith

Active in published reports from Sept 2005 to May 2026.
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Inspections

99

As lead

70

71% of visits

Last 12 months

3

Remits

2

Schools & FE 58 · Other 41

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Schools & FE12 graded by Colin
ColinNational
Outstanding8%10%-2
Good75%66%+9
Requires improvement17%19%-3
Inadequate0%5%-5

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 21 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Colin Smith's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 40% of inspectors).

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Tone vs peers
−3
Length
+7%
Next steps
4.8
per report
Hedged
7%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Teaching & assessment 97%Progress & outcomes 97%Curriculum 88%Maths 87%Leadership & governance 80%Behaviour 44%Personal development 32%Reading & phonics 31%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement36
Behaviour and attitudes14
Care guidance support30
Curriculum30
Curriculum and teaching3
Inclusion3
Leadership and governance3
Leadership and management47
Participation and development3
Personal development47
Quality of education14
Teaching and learning30

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