Harris Boys ED - next OFSTED?

[poppy]

Just wondering whether Harris Boys might have another OFSTED inspection - does anyone know what happens with outstanding schools? I'm really impressed with what I've seen of the school and definitely considering it for my son in a couple of years but the ofsted report is from 2011. Is it likely to get reinspected any time soon?

[goldilocks]

In summary - no. The average interval between inspection for outstanding schools is longer than that. They are monitored in terms of results and if there is a fall in results from where they would be expected to be they could expect a visit from OFSTED, alternatively if there are complaints re safeguarding etc.

Basically outstanding schools are exempt from inspection until something happens to indicate they might not be 'oustanding' any more.

[Passiflora]

Ofsted are so hit and miss with their inspection dates and like to keep all providers on their toes! I do think that the OP has a point and an inspection from 2011 might differ from 7 years later, especially at a secondary school.

Then again, there are some providers in primary school education that have not had an Ofsted inspection for over 10 years.