ISI Report
The summary conclusions below are from the Independent Schools Inspectorate report following an inspection of the school in the period 2nd - 5th October 2006.
Conclusion
The school fully meets its aims and aspirations. Pupils are prepared well for the next stages of their education through a good quality of education, effective teaching, successful pastoral care and excellent links with parents. The curriculum is broad and balanced, and pupils enjoy an outstanding range of extra-curricular activities. Pupils learn very successfully and have very well-developed literacy, numeracy and scientific skills. The very strong spiritual, moral, social and cultural development promotes excellent attitudes to work and personal development. This is a happy school where pupils readily support and help each other. Assessment is thorough, but marking is variable in quality and does not always encourage pupils to improve their knowledge and understanding. The school is successfully managed and governed. The headmaster is a highly effective leader and with an excellent senior leadership team inspires high staff morale and outstanding behaviour in the pupils. Consequently, teaching staff are responsive to advice and recommendations. Teaching and non-teaching staff and pupils have great pride in the school.
Significant improvement has been made since the previous inspection. These improvements have been recognised by parents, governors and staff. Pupils’ achievement has been strengthened and high attaining pupils and pupils with learning difficulties now make good and sometimes rapid progress. Behaviour has improved. Assessment is now thorough and a new policy implemented. The policy and arrangements for health and safety have been updated and all the issues related to safety and risk assessments have been addressed. Significant improvements to the governance, leadership and management of the school enable governors to be more involved in strategic development and financial planning. The school development plan now provides an effective tool for improvement. The management roles of staff and monitoring and evaluation have been strengthened, and there is a pride in the school’s achievements.
The school meets all the regulatory requirements.
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