House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Response to consultation on school accountability reform
09 September 2025 · Department for Education
Proposed by Bridget Phillipson Lab Houghton and Sunderland South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is developing two new digital services for parents and schools: school profiles and a digital school improvement service.
- Structural intervention through academy orders will be the default approach for schools in special measures.
- RISE Teams will be involved quickly to drive improvements from September 2026.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the Government's response to a consultation on school accountability reform, aiming to improve standards and support all children regardless of circumstances.
Action requested
The government has strengthened its commitment to inclusion and is developing two new digital services for parents and schools: school profiles and a digital school improvement service. Structural intervention through academy orders will be the default approach for schools in special measures, with RISE Teams getting involved quickly to drive improvements from September 2026.
Key facts
- The consultation received 870 responses.
- Ofsted is introducing inclusion as a standalone evaluation area.
- School profiles will give parents up-to-date information on school performance.
- Structural intervention through issuing academy orders will continue for schools in special measures.
- RISE Teams will intervene within 18 months if improvements are not sufficient.
- The government aims to drive twice as many mandatory interventions compared to the two years prior to policy change.