Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) – Inspection Reports

During April 2026 a team of ten inspectors spent three days and examined all aspects of what we do.

They held discussions with members of staff, pupils, and Governors and they attended tutor group meetings.

The recent inspection resulted in identifying a 'Significant Strength' for our school recognising our outstanding provision.

Our Significant Strength

"Leaders prioritise strategic plans that support pupils' holistic development and strengthen educational provision.

The development of wellbeing and extensive co-curricular and student leadership programmes, which work cohesively together, promote a strong sense of community and belongings among pupils, based on trust and mutual respect.

This inclusive environment and coherent provision gives pupils the space and opportunity to forge strong relationship and develop significant levels of personal initiative and responsibility, as well as lifelong skills. "

Other highlights are:

• "Leaders create a warm and inclusive culture characterised by mutual respect, support and kindness."

• "Leaders implement an ambitious, well-resourced curriculum that prioritises independence, engagement and continuity into later years."

• "The holistic approach to personal development and mental wellbeing enables pupils to develop significant levels of self awareness and confidence, initiative and personal responsibility."

• "Pupils pursue a wide range of co-curricular activities and develop a range of skills, greater confidence and self-esteem and learn to work collaboratively."

• "Pupils’ success in securing university paces, alongside degree apprenticeships and international study programmes, demonstrates the quality of support available to pupils."

During April 2023 a team of inspectors spent three days at school and examined all aspects of what we do.

They held discussions with members of staff, pupils, and Governors and they attended tutor group meetings. They visited areas right across the School including the facilities for learning support and the medical centre, as well as the boarding houses. The responses of parents, staff and pupils to pre-inspection questionnaires, for which we helpfully had a high response rate, were analysed and they examined all our documentation and policies that we are required to have.

The recent inspection resulted in the best outcome for the school and the best inspection report that the school has ever received.

Some of the highlights from the report are given below:

Overall

• The quality of the pupils' academic and other achievements is excellent
• The quality of the pupils' personal development is excellent

Other Highlights Include:

• Academic attainment is excellent and pupils make excellent progress
• Pupils' communication skills are advanced for their age across the school
• Pupils demonstrate outstanding attitudes toward their learning and achievement
• Pupils demonstrate excellent self-confidence and self-understanding
• Pupils display outstanding collaborative skills and work together extremely well
• Pupils' appreciation of diversity and equality is excellent

During Michaelmas Term 2023, an ISI inspector visited the school site to conduct a material change inspection. The inspection was to determine if the school holds the correct facilities and system to support all our staff and students and it was passed with flying colours.