The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessments are now complete and we have published the full set of final outcomes.
In September 2023 we published the ratings for the majority of providers that took part in the TEF 2023. At the time a number of ratings were ‘pending’ while they were being finalised by the panel. The panel has now completed all the assessments and the final ratings are published on our websiteExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window). Once again, on behalf of the OfS, I would like to extend my thanks to our dedicated TEF panel members whose hard work, expertise and thoroughness has enabled us to reach this important milestone.
Alongside the ratings we have also published the TEF panel’s summary statements, which explain the rationale for each provider’s ratings, as well as the submissions made by providers and their students. This provides a rich resource for exploring good practice across the sector.
The complete breakdown of the results shows the extent of excellent teaching and student outcomes right across the higher education sector.
Of all 227 providers that took part:
- 51 providers have been rated Gold for delivering an outstanding experience and outcomes for their students
- 125 providers have been rated Silver for delivering a very high quality student experience and outcomes, and overall are performing well above our regulatory baseline
- 48 providers have been rated Bronze for delivering very high quality – notably above our regulatory baseline – in some of the areas that were assessed
- 3 providers received a ‘Requires improvement’ outcome, where the panel did not find enough evidence of excellence above our regulatory baseline and judged that improvement is required to be awarded a TEF rating.
