Ofsted has recently updated the way it looks at schools during inspections, introducing a new School Inspection Toolkit used from November 2025. This updated toolkit helps inspectors gain a clear and fair picture of how well a school is supporting its pupils.
The toolkit focuses on the things that matter most to children and families. Inspectors look at areas such as:
Importantly, the updated toolkit does not require schools to create extra paperwork just for inspections. Inspectors only ask to see documents that schools already use in day‑to‑day practice, helping keep things focused on pupils rather than paperwork.
Overall, the changes are designed to make school inspections clearer, more consistent, and more focused on ensuring every child receives a safe, supportive, and high‑quality education.
Norman Street Primary School was inspected in April 2024 under a different Ofsted framework. The 2019 framework, evaluated under the following headings:
Norman Street Primary School is a ‘good’ school.
Norman Street Primary School was last inspected in April 2024. You can find the full Ofsted report by clicking the ofsted report button.
