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James Gentile

Active in published reports from Feb 2023 to Sept 2026.

Inspections

116

As lead

108

93% of visits

Last 12 months

27

Remits

2

Schools & FE 115 · Other 1

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Schools & FE38 graded by James
JamesNational
Outstanding3%10%-8
Good71%66%+5
Requires improvement21%19%+2
Inadequate5%5%+1

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 38 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

James Gentile's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 44% of inspectors).

more criticaltypicalwarmer
Tone vs peers
−3
Length
−10%
Next steps
3.0
per report
Hedged
8%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Leadership & governance 98%Curriculum 96%Reading & phonics 91%SEND & inclusion 87%Teaching & assessment 85%Behaviour 69%Progress & outcomes 58%Parents & families 47%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement26
Attendance and behaviour26
Behaviour and attitudes60
Curriculum and teaching26
Early years74
Inclusion26
Leadership and governance26
Leadership and management60
Personal development60
Personal development and wellbeing26
Quality of education60

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