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Ofsted Inspector

Gareth Cross

Active in published reports from Apr 2023 to Jul 2026.
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Inspections

50

As lead

0

0% of visits

Last 12 months

14

Remits

1

Schools & FE 50

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Schools & FE15 graded by Gareth
GarethNational
Outstanding67%10%+56
Good33%66%-32
Requires improvement0%19%-19
Inadequate0%5%-5

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 15 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Gareth Cross's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 52% of inspectors).

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Tone vs peers
−1
Length
+5%
Next steps
2.0
per report
Hedged
3%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Teaching & assessment 100%Curriculum 100%Leadership & governance 94%SEND & inclusion 94%Behaviour 80%Progress & outcomes 78%Personal development 70%Reading & phonics 58%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement14
Attendance and behaviour14
Behaviour and attitudes32
Curriculum and teaching14
Early years3
Inclusion14
Leadership and governance14
Leadership and management32
Personal development32
Personal development and wellbeing14
Post 16 provision10
Quality of education32

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