Last updated: July 2026
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What Ofsted said
According to the school's own Ofsted page, the June 2026 inspection resulted in "Strong Standard" in four areas and "Expected Standard" in two. United Learning's CEO Jon Coles also published a letter to parents alongside the report.
The new report card system in plain English
Ofsted has moved away from single-word judgements ("Outstanding", "Good") to a report card that grades each area separately. A rough guide:
- Exemplary - practice worth learning from
- Strong - clearly beyond the expected baseline
- Secure or Expected Standard - meeting expectations
- Attention needed - specific areas the school needs to improve
- Urgent improvement needed - serious concerns
For a first inspection of a brand-new secondary, a mix of Strong and Expected across the report card is a genuinely encouraging picture.
What it means for families
For families considering Chilmington Green Secondary School, the report is one useful data point alongside open events, conversations with current parents and a look at the school's own communications. It is not a substitute for visiting the building and seeing lessons in action.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the overall Ofsted outcome?
Chilmington Green School's June 2026 report card showed 'Strong Standard' in four of the six judgement areas, with the remaining two at 'Expected Standard'. The school shared the report on its own Ofsted page.
What do 'Strong Standard' and 'Expected Standard' mean?
They are grades under Ofsted's new report card system, which replaced the old single-word judgements. 'Strong Standard' indicates practice that goes clearly beyond the expected baseline; 'Expected Standard' indicates the school is meeting what is expected of it.
Where can I read the full report?
The school's Ofsted page links to the report. You can also search directly on the Ofsted reports website using the school's URN, 149840.