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Martin Ward

Active in published reports from Oct 2016 to Jun 2026.
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Inspections

140

As lead

57

41% of visits

Last 12 months

7

Remits

2

Other 82 · Schools & FE 58

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Schools & FE38 graded by Martin
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Outstanding11%10%+0
Good58%66%-8
Requires improvement29%19%+10
Inadequate3%5%-2

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 49 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Martin Ward's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 39% of inspectors).

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Tone vs peers
−3
Length
+28%
Next steps
4.7
per report
Hedged
9%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Progress & outcomes 89%Leadership & governance 89%Teaching & assessment 88%Staff development 84%Curriculum 78%Maths 61%Safeguarding 42%Behaviour 40%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement4
Behaviour and attitudes48
Contribution to meeting skills needs3
Curriculum and teaching5
Inclusion6
Leadership and governance6
Leadership and management48
Participation and development6
Personal development48
Quality of education48

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