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Ofsted Inspector

Sarah Benson-Smith

Active in published reports from Nov 2021 to Aug 2026.
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Inspections

42

As lead

0

0% of visits

Last 12 months

4

Remits

2

Schools & FE 41 · Other 1

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Schools & FE37 graded by Sarah
SarahNational
Outstanding3%10%-8
Good68%66%+2
Requires improvement24%19%+5
Inadequate5%5%+1

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 37 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Sarah Benson-Smith's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 48% of inspectors).

more criticaltypicalwarmer
Tone vs peers
−2
Length
+25%
Next steps
3.9
per report
Hedged
8%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Progress & outcomes 100%Leadership & governance 100%Teaching & assessment 98%Staff development 98%Curriculum 93%Safeguarding 64%Maths 57%Behaviour 55%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement4
Behaviour and attitudes37
Contribution to meeting skills needs1
Curriculum and teaching4
Inclusion4
Leadership and governance4
Leadership and management37
Participation and development4
Personal development37
Quality of education37

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