Overview

• From November 2025, Ofsted will abandon its single-word grades and issue multi-area report cards with a five-point colour-coded scale
• Sir Martyn Oliver said he was sorry for delaying publication of full guidance until September and recognised the short notice is challenging for schools
• Property websites like Rightmove will no longer be able to promote homes using overall Ofsted grades, a change that could temper catchment-area price premiums
• Oliver highlighted cases where improved school ratings drove local house prices up by about £15,000 in a week, illustrating the reforms’ market influence
• Teaching unions and parents have voiced mixed reactions, warning that the new system may cause confusion and add to schools’ workloads