Ofsted - the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills - inspects and reports on anywhere that provides education for young people in England, including schools, nurseries and childminders.

Inspectors judge schools according to Ofsted's education inspection framework.

Schools are graded on a wider range of categories, these are:

• Achievement
• Attendance and Behaviour
• Curriculum and Teaching
• Inclusion
• Leadership and Governance
• Personal Development and Wellbeing
• Safeguarding

"Pupils consistently achieve excellent outcomes. They produce high-quality work across subjects and year groups."

Ofsted, 2026

Stratford School Academy achieved the strong standard in all categories.

Ofsted: Stratford School Academy 

"Leaders at all levels are highly knowledgeable, ambitious and reflective. Leaders have a sophisticated understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement."
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"Parents and carers are highly positive about the work of the school and the care of staff."

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