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Ofsted Inspector

Darren Preece

Active in published reports from Jul 2022 to Jul 2026.
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Inspections

27

As lead

12

44% of visits

Last 12 months

3

Remits

1

Schools & FE 27

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Schools & FE16 graded by Darren
DarrenNational
Outstanding6%10%-4
Good69%66%+3
Requires improvement13%19%-7
Inadequate13%5%+8

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 16 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Darren Preece's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 42% of inspectors).

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Tone vs peers
−3
Length
−8%
Next steps
3.4
per report
Hedged
8%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Curriculum 100%Teaching & assessment 96%Reading & phonics 93%SEND & inclusion 85%Leadership & governance 85%Parents & families 67%Communication & language 59%Behaviour 52%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement3
Attendance and behaviour3
Behaviour and attitudes19
Curriculum and teaching3
Early years20
Inclusion3
Leadership and governance3
Leadership and management19
Personal development19
Personal development and wellbeing3
Quality of education19

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