Education written question – answered at on 6 February 2013.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education how many Ofsted inspectors were previously headteachers of a school; and how many such inspectors were headteachers of a school judged (a) outstanding, (b) good, (c) satisfactory and (d) inadequate.
This question is a matter for Ofsted. HM Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has written the hon. Member, and a copy of his response has been placed in the House Libraries.
Letter from Sir Michael Wilshaw, dated
Your recent parliamentary question has been passed to me, as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, for response.
An audit of HMI carried out by Ofsted in January 2012 shows that 96 of the 195 schools HMI had previously been headteachers. All HMI undertaking section 5 school inspections are required to have a teaching qualification, and to have been teachers. This includes those qualified to teach in the 14-19 age range.
While Ofsted has not historically recorded the most recent inspection judgement in the schools of new HMI that were formerly headteachers, candidates are required to demonstrate success and effectiveness in their teaching career as part of the recruitment and selection process.
A copy of this reply will be placed in the Library of both Houses.
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