--- title: "New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents" url: "https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-02-10-new-ofsted-report-cards-and-grades-a-guide-for-parents-1" school: "Melksham Oak Community School" --- [Sixth Form Open Evening - Thursday 12th November 2026 from 5pm to 7pm - Click to book ](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/R5YdwhGMEc) # New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents 10 February 2026 Ofsted have designed new-look report cards with parents and carers in mind, to give you a clearer picture of what’s working well and where the next steps for improvement are — at a childminder, nursery, school, college or apprenticeship provider. They will no longer give one overall judgement, such as ‘good’, ‘outstanding’ or ‘requires improvement’. Instead, the report cards show colour-coded grades for different areas – the aspects of education that matter most to you - and Ofsted grade these areas on a new scale. Find more guidance on the [gov website](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-ofsted-report-cards-and-grades) and watch the video below. [YouTube video player](https://www.youtube.com/embed/kbl0FvY976g?si=QCZfcopgSDBJNhj1&start=4) [ Year 11 Supporting Success Evening](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-01-26-year-11-supporting-success-evening) [TWHF shortlisted for two MAT excellence awards ](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/news/2026-03-06-twhf-shortlisted-for-two-mat-excellence-awards-10) ![Melksham Oak Community School](https://files.schudio.com/melksham-oak-community-school/images/logo/Image_copy.png) **Melksham Oak Community School** Bowerhill Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6QZ Tel: 01225 792700 ### Useful Links - [Privacy Policy](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [Cookies](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/cookies) - [GDPR](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/about-our-trust/gdpr) - [Modern Slavery Statement](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/modern-slavery-statement) - [Equality Act](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/policies/08_SP_V1_Equality,_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Policy_2026.pdf) ### Useful Links - [Behaviour Policy](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/04_SP_V9_Behaviour_Policy_2026(1).pdf) - [Vacancies](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies) - [Curriculum ](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/learning-education/curriculum) - [Facilities for Hire](https://schoolhire.co.uk/melksham/melkshamoak) - [ParentPay](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/parents-students/parentpay) - [Contact Us](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/contact) Proud to be a part of [**The White Horse Federation**](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) [![](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/images/TWHF.png)](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) Registered in England: Company Number: **08075785** Registered Office: Plymouth St, Swindon SN1 2LB © Copyright 2023–2026 Melksham Oak Community School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)