ISI Inspection 2024 (2-18 Years)
As a family of independent schools our inspections are carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the Ofsted equivalent for independent schools. ISI is a Government approved inspectorate responsible for the inspection of more than 1200 independent schools which collectively educate more than half a million children.
We are delighted that in 2024 independent ISI inspectors confirmed that we have met all standards across all areas from 2 to 18 years.
Here are some of the key findings of the Inspection of our family of schools carried out in October 2024:
Quality of education, training and recreation:
- Children in the Early Years make good progress and activities throughout the year are adapted to facilitate their learning
- Teachers employ a variety of approaches in lessons, demonstrating good subject knowledge and enthusiasm as well as an understanding of the needs of their pupils
- Pupils display notable interest and self-motivation, a willingness to apply effort and to act and think for themselves and teachers have high expectations of their engagement in lessons
- Pupils who receive EAL receive well-resourced, specialist and in-class support; the provision is carefully considered and delivered
- Pupils with SEND benefit from high levels of support including individual support from the SENCo
- The school provides an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities including pupil-led activities in College
- Sporting provision covers all abilities and facilitates the introduction of new sports more popular in the home countries of international boarders
Pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing:
- Leaders have introduced and embedded the ‘I am me’ approach which celebrates inclusivity, encouraging pupils to believe in themselves
- Pupils are able to exercise choice regarding the types of physical educational activities which help them to develop self-esteem, self-knowledge and self-confidence
- Behaviour is positive and characterised by warmth, kindness and respect and pupils develop close and supportive relationships with each other
- Behavioural expectations are clear and pupils know they can voice an opinion which will be heard
- Bullying is dealt with effectively and pupils are confident in the sensitive way in which teachers address matters fairly
- There is a positive, warm and friendly atmosphere in boarding houses that supports boarders who enjoy each other’s company and readily collaborate
- The Wellness Centre provides good support for pupils who feel unwell
- Children in the Early Years participate in a range of carefully chosen recreation activities
Pupils social and economic education and contribution to society:
- The school’s aims of inspiring and nurturing pupils are reflected in both schemes of work and lessons
- Pupils feel safe to express who they are, in line with the ‘I am me’ approach
- Respect for all is encouraged through chapel services and assemblies and there is a focus on inclusivity and respect
- Pupils understand their role in society and are keen to demonstrate it with local charity initiatives
- Careers education and guidance starts in the Early Years and continues all the way through the school
- Social development in the Early Years is aided by a thoughtful use of games and activities
You can read the full reports from our School Inspection conducted in October 2024 and our Regulatory Compliance Inspection conducted in September 2021 below:
