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…Chris previously led Ofsted’s research and evaluation team, and before Ofsted worked in the Department for Education, the Treasury and the Department for Transport in a variety of policy and strategy roles.

Luke Tryl was Director, Corporate Strategy at Ofsted February 2017 to February 2019. In that role he oversaw the development and implementation of Ofsted’s strategic priorities, as well as the organisation’s research function and external relations.…

…Since joining Ofsted he has worked in school improvement in both primary and secondary schools and has held the role of Ofsted’s national lead for academies and free schools. His previous post in Ofsted was Senior Her Majesty’s Inspector in the East of England.…

…Since joining Ofsted he has worked in school improvement, school inspection policy and organisational restructuring. His previous post in Ofsted was National Director, Schools.…

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…His previous work at Ofsted focused on school improvement and on policy and frameworks. He was also a senior inspector in Ofsted’s South East region.…

…Before this he was Director, Schools, leading Ofsted’s work in improving schools by developing inspection policy and frameworks.…

Stephen has a background in education, working in a range of schools and a university school of education before joining Ofsted. At Ofsted, he initially focused on the inspection of schools causing concern, before gaining experience across the education and social care sectors.…

…Since joining Ofsted he has worked in school improvement, school inspection policy and organisational restructuring. His previous posts in Ofsted were Senior His Majesty’s Inspector in the West Midlands and Regional Director for the East of England.…

Matthew was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Ofsted in April 2014. He also chairs the Operations Executive Board.…

…Her previous roles in Ofsted include Senior Operational lead for the North East, Yorkshire and Humber, and Principal Officer, Schools Causing Concern. Prior to joining Ofsted in 2004, Cathryn held leadership roles in general further education and sixth form colleges.…

Kath joined Ofsted as Director, Social Care Inspection and Improvement in May 2014, but has now taken on the role of National Director from 1 June 2015.…

Matthew Purves took up his post as Director of the Ofsted Academy on 2 September 2024. Previously he was Regional Director, South East from January 2022.…

…Before joining Ofsted, Chris worked in secondary schools, including as a headteacher. As an HMI he worked in the quality assurance team, and was a senior HMI in Ofsted’s South East region. Chris was appointed to the post of director in 2014.…

…She joined the then-new Ofsted in April 2007 as an assistant divisional manager. This followed 10 months as the lead officer of the Creating New Ofsted programme and her role as an inspection manager at the Adult Learning Inspectorate.…

…Paul joined Ofsted in 2005 as HMI having previously worked within the Further Education and Skills sector in both general and specialist further education colleges.…

…Mike first joined Ofsted as a seconded head teacher in 2007 and then went on to be appointed as one of His Majesty’s Inspectors in 2009. He is a qualified teacher and, before being employed by Ofsted, held several leadership roles.…

Sir Robin joined Ofsted as Regional Director, South East region in April 2014. He is also currently Director, Quality and Training.…

…Following graduation from Glasgow University, Anna spent time in Japan and has worked for a number of government departments, including as a Special Adviser in the Home Office and as Deputy Director, Communications at Ofsted.…

…She was also Finance Director for the Department of Energy and Climate Change, and before that for Ofsted. In addition to managing all aspects of the company’s finances, the Chief Finance Officer oversees: Corporate Assurance Estates DartCharge

…She is: executive head teacher of Edmonton County School and chief executive of EdAct, an academy trust a trustee of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment a member of the Department for Education’s expert group reviewing behaviour and exclusions a member of Ofsted’s Behaviour and attendance…

…At heart Emma is a teacher, but immediately before joining Ofsted Emma worked as a School Improvement Adviser and Inspector for a local authority. She also led governor services.…

Nick joined Ofsted as Director, Corporate Services in September 2013.…

Alex Jones was appointed as Ofsted’s Director, Insights and Research in March 2022.…

…Before joining Ofsted she was chair of the exam regulator Ofqual from 2011 to 2016, and a founding member of the leadership team at the multi-academy trust Ark Schools. Before that she spent more than 15 years in strategy consulting, finance and investment.…

…Caroline joined Ofsted as one of His Majesty’s Inspectors in 2015. Before that she was headteacher of a large primary school, held several leadership roles in a range of schools and facilitated programmes to develop leaders.

…He is an experienced OFSTED inspector and has led many inspections throughout England.

…During his tenure at Exeter, the college was judged outstanding by Ofsted and won several national awards for excellence.…

…Prior to joining Ofsted, Sir Michael had a distinguished career as a teacher for 43 years, 26 of these as a headteacher in London secondary schools, and most recently as Executive Principal at Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney.…

…Before working at Ofsted, Jo was a: qualified teacher who has held 3 secondary headships National Leader of Education strategic lead in the Greater Manchester Challenge local authority adviser in primary, secondary and special schools consultant for the National College for Teaching and…

…She was also: Associate inspector for the Further Education Funding Council for England (FEFC) and Ofsted Principal of Abingdon and Witney College During her tenure the college was the first to introduce a Teaching and Learning Academy for staff, a model for ongoing quality improvement…

…Earlier in her career she also: was a Chair of the Teaching Schools Council (2011 to 2015) and a peer member supporting the council worked as an Ofsted additional inspector was the Director and founding member of By Schools for Schools, a system-led school improvement body serving the…

Debbie joined Ofsted as Director, Social Care and Regional Director, London in September 2013.…

…Prior to this his roles included: National Director, Early Education, Ofsted, January 2014 Corporate Director, Children’s and Adults’ Services, Wigan Council Service Director, Learning, Development and Localities, Oldham Council Service Director, Children, Young People and Families, Oldham…

…Prior to her appointment, she had a varied career within the education sector: an early years teacher, additional Ofsted inspector and headteacher for 18 years National Leader of Education, running an outstanding school and a teaching school an Associate Director of the National Education…

…The school has moved from being a low-performing, unpopular school to a school that is now oversubscribed and has achieved an outstanding grading by Ofsted.…

…Martin is also Chair of the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee for Ofsted, and a Non-Executive Director for Companies House, the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, and the Criminal Cases Review Commission.…

Lucia Wilde was appointed as Ofsted’s Director, People in June 2023. She was previously His Majesty’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan in 2021.…

…Sir Jon has had a lengthy finance career including as Director General of Finance at the Ministry of Defence, Director General of Corporate Services at the Department for Education and Finance Director of Ofsted.…

…Prior to this, Tim was a civil servant for 36 years, holding several roles including Private Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs to the Prime Minister and was responsible for the establishment of  OFSTED .…

…In 2017, Ofsted graded the school as ‘Outstanding’ in every category. In 2022, almost 75% of all GCSEs were graded 9 to 7 (A* to A). 98% of pupils achieved a 4+ (C or above) in both English and Maths, with 99% of all pupils achieving grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) in at least 5 subjects.…

…Jo was an external advisor to the Department for Education and Ofsted on various policy areas from 2008, and became policy advisor for the school system to the Education Secretary from 2020 until 2021.…

…She is currently a Non-Executive board member at Ofsted, a Trustee of The Urology Foundation and a member of the House of Lords Public Services Select Committee.…

…The Trust has been regularly praised for rapidly turning around failing schools, often in challenging circumstances, obtaining excellent Ofsted inspection outcomes. OGAT is a ‘System Trust’ and has spent the last decade supporting the wider school system.…

…John’s other NED roles have included for the London School of Economics, Ofsted, Abkons, Marlow Global, Community Schools Trust and Blessed Investment. He has also been the Lead Reviewer for the FCDO global scholarship schemes.

…As a governor, Khalid has represented her schools’ governing bodies during Ofsted inspections. She is active nationally and presents at various education events.…

…This led on from being Finance Director of Ofsted .…