The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is the body approved by the Department for Education for the purpose of inspecting schools belonging to Independent Schools Council (ISC) Associations and reporting on compliance with independent school regulations. ISI inspections are also carried out under arrangements of the ISC Associations for the maintenance and improvement of the quality of their membership.
Our most recent Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection Report was carried out by ISI in February 2022. Here are some of the highlights from the Report:
The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils’ self-confidence and self-esteem develop well, supported by an atmosphere in which they know they are valued and respected.
“Throughout the school {pupils} are eager learners, ambitious to succeed and committed to doing the work necessary to do so. Pupils in the prep school are learning that mistakes often provide helpful ways to learn and that there is nothing to fear in finding something challenging. Prep school pupils were heard reciting the positive messages encouraged by staff, saying, ‘I believe in myself, I can do this.”
Pupils’ mathematical skills are well developed. Across all phases of the prep school, pupils show confident and secure ability to deal with numbers, supported by carefully planned lessons that set high expectations.
“The pupils are naturally creative; their enjoyment of music is overt and they reach excellent standards in choirs and instrumental groups, encouraged by the school’s link with a professional orchestra. Artwork across the school is vibrant and imaginative.”
Pupils’ demeanour is excellent, characterised by respect, courtesy and an empathic awareness of the needs of others. Reception children respond quickly to instructions and settle quietly to listen. In the prep school, pupils take pride in behaving respectfully and sensibly.
“Pupils are proud of their school and their attitudes help to create a supportive, respectful environment. They know that the school values and listens to their opinions.”
Report Inspector ISI
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