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A growing number of schools in England have been judged "inadequate" by school inspectors, a report is likely to say.A growing number of schools in England have been judged "inadequate" by school inspectors, a report is likely to say.
In its annual report, due out later, inspectorate Ofsted is expected to say that more than one in 10 secondary schools are unsatifactory. In its annual report, due out later, inspectorate Ofsted is expected to say that more than one in 10 secondary schools are unsatisfactory.
The report is also expected to show standards are good or outstanding in nearly 60% of schools, highlighting a gulf between the best and the worst.The report is also expected to show standards are good or outstanding in nearly 60% of schools, highlighting a gulf between the best and the worst.
Ofsted has admitted raising the bar on the performance expected from schools.Ofsted has admitted raising the bar on the performance expected from schools.
Special measuresSpecial measures
About one third of schools judged inadequate fall into the most serious category where schools are put into special measures and where school leadership is deemed incapable of achieving change.About one third of schools judged inadequate fall into the most serious category where schools are put into special measures and where school leadership is deemed incapable of achieving change.
The other two-thirds have been served with a notice to improve, meaning they require significant improvement.The other two-thirds have been served with a notice to improve, meaning they require significant improvement.
The overall number of secondary schools deemed inadequate is expected to be higher than the rate for primary schools.The overall number of secondary schools deemed inadequate is expected to be higher than the rate for primary schools.
The report findings are based on thousands of individual school visits.The report findings are based on thousands of individual school visits.