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Philippa Darley

Active in published reports from Jan 2014 to Mar 2026.
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Inspections

82

As lead

45

55% of visits

Last 12 months

2

Remits

2

Schools & FE 48 · Other 34

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Schools & FE7 graded by Philippa
PhilippaNational
Outstanding0%10%-10
Good14%66%-51
Requires improvement43%19%+24
Inadequate43%5%+38

Small sample: fewer than 10 graded inspections, so differences mean little.

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 18 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Philippa Darley's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 33% of inspectors).

more criticaltypicalwarmer
Tone vs peers
−4
Length
+40%
Next steps
4.9
per report
Hedged
8%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Teaching & assessment 98%Leadership & governance 96%Curriculum 79%Progress & outcomes 77%Behaviour 65%Records & policies 60%Maths 55%Reading & phonics 41%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement2
Attendance and behaviour2
Behaviour and attitudes9
Curriculum and teaching2
Early years10
Inclusion2
Leadership and governance2
Leadership and management24
Outcomes10
Personal development9
Personal development and wellbeing2
Personal development, behaviour and welfare10
Post 16 provision1
Quality of education9
Sixth form1
Teaching, learning and assessment10

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