The Latest Breaking News from Caversham Primary School

‘A life-and-death matter’: understanding how Ofsted inspections risk suicidal thoughts in teachers

Ofsted, the schools inspectorate in England, was the subject of a UK parliamentary inquiry after the death by suicide of Ruth Perry, headteacher of Caversham Primary school in Berkshire, in 2023. The coroner’s report had concluded that Perry’s death was “suicide, contributed to by an Ofsted inspection”.

The Conversation · May 7

New-look Ofsted report cards for schools to be given to parents from November

Schools in England will be graded across different areas – including attendance and inclusion – using a colour-coded five-point scale.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against ‘vilifying’ public bodies

Baroness Amanda Spielman said it can be ‘easy’ to label decision-makers as ‘soulless and unfair’ in her maiden speech in the House of Lords.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Ruth Perry told husband Ofsted inspector was ‘bully’ with ‘agenda’ – inquest

Mrs Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from the watchdog downgraded her Caversham Primary School in Reading.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Ofsted inspector ‘sniggered’ in meeting with headteacher Ruth Perry – inquest

Ms Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from the watchdog downgraded the rating of her Caversham Primary School in Reading.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Inquest to begin into death of headteacher Ruth Perry

Ms Perry’s family say she took her own life after an Ofsted report downgraded her Caversham Primary School from its highest rating to its lowest.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Family of headteacher who killed herself after Osfted report forced to crowdfund for inquest

An inquest into Ruth Perry’s death will begin on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023

Headteacher who took her own life contacted mental health crisis team after Ofsted downgraded school

Ruth Perry died on 8 January after Caversham Primary School in Reading was downgraded to inadequate by Ofsted

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Headteacher Ruth Perry was in touch with mental health crisis team after her school was downgraded by Ofsted

Ruth Perry died on 8 January after Caversham Primary School in Reading was downgraded to inadequate by Ofsted

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

School run by headteacher who took her own life after Ofsted report now rated as good

Caversham Primary School in Reading, Berkshire, was rated as inadequate in leadership and management earlier this year, but a new inspection found it to be good

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023