Changes to Ofsted inspection fees for independent schools
We are seeking views on proposed increases to fees for inspections of private schools.
Opened
25 Sep 2025
Closed
20 Nov 2025
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We are seeking views on proposed changes to fees that His Majesty’s Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills charges for inspections of some independent schools.
We have proposed annual increases to fees, for 5 years, for:
- standard inspections
- progress monitoring inspections
- pre-registration inspections
We have also proposed making the fee for a pre-registration inspection payable before the inspection.