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Inspector

Sarah Madge

Active in published reports from Mar 2014 to Sept 2026.

Inspections

432

As lead

419

97% of visits

Last 12 months

11

Remits

2

Early years 404 · Other 28

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Early years92 graded by Sarah
SarahNational
Outstanding0%11%-11
Good45%76%-31
Requires improvement22%7%+15
Inadequate34%7%+27
Early years8 graded by Sarah
Sarah
National

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

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 337 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Sarah Madge's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 50% of inspectors).

more criticaltypicalwarmer
Tone vs peers
−2
Length
+1%
Next steps
3.8
per report
Hedged
6%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Progress & outcomes 76%Parents & families 74%Teaching & assessment 72%Safeguarding 70%Communication & language 62%Behaviour 47%Staff development 45%Records & policies 36%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement10
Behaviour and attitudes116
Behaviour, attitudes and routines10
Children's welfare and wellbeing10
Curriculum and teaching10
Early years151
Inclusion10
Leadership and governance10
Leadership and management317
Outcomes191
Personal development116
Personal development, behaviour and welfare201
Quality of education116
Teaching, learning and assessment201

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