Catholic Schools Inspectorate

The National framework for the inspection of Catholic schools, colleges, and academies.

Inspectors

How to apply, train and prepare.

Schools

How to prepare for inspection.

Dioceses

For diocesan officers and staff. 

What we do

In November 2019, the Bishops’ Conference unanimously agreed to a National  Framework for the Inspection of Catholic  Schools, Colleges and Academies. This provided, inter alia, for all inspectors to be accredited, on behalf of every diocesan bishop, in accordance with a nationally agreed protocol approved by the Department of Education and Formation, to inspect in any diocese.

Invitation to contribute: Review of the National Framework for the Inspection of Catholic Schools

The Catholic Schools Inspectorate is beginning a review of the National Framework for the Inspection of Catholic Schools, Colleges and Academies, with any changes to be implemented from September 2027. We are inviting a wide range of stakeholders, including school and trust leaders, as well as inspectors and diocesan officers, to complete the survey to inform our structured review process of our inspection framework.

Invitation letter
Complete the survey