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Additional Inspector

Michael Thomas

Active in published reports from Mar 2013 to May 2026.
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Inspections

33

As lead

8

24% of visits

Last 12 months

3

Remits

1

Schools & FE 33

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Schools & FE22 graded by Michael
MichaelNational
Outstanding0%10%-10
Good77%66%+12
Requires improvement23%19%+3
Inadequate0%5%-5

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 22 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

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

more criticaltypicalwarmer
Tone vs peers
−3
Length
−4%
Next steps
3.7
per report
Hedged
10%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Curriculum 97%Reading & phonics 97%Leadership & governance 97%Behaviour 94%Teaching & assessment 94%SEND & inclusion 67%Progress & outcomes 55%Staff development 52%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement3
Attendance and behaviour3
Behaviour and attitudes26
Curriculum and teaching3
Early years28
Inclusion3
Leadership and governance3
Leadership and management29
Personal development26
Personal development and wellbeing3
Quality of education26

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