Research and analysis
Subject report series: music
An Ofsted subject report on the quality of music education in the schools inspected in England.
Applies to England
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This report evaluates the common strengths and weaknesses of music education and considers the challenges that music faces.
The evidence for this report was gathered by His Majesty’s Inspectors and by Ofsted Inspectors who specialise in music and have experience in the primary or secondary phase.
The report summarises our main findings, shares our recommendations and builds on our music research review, published in 2021.
- See our collection of research reviews that look at the evidence about different curriculum subjects.
- Find out more about the principles behind Ofsted’s research reviews and subject reports.
Updates to this page
Published 21 September 2023