ISI inspection reports

ISI Inspection Report June 2026

We are delighted that during our recent ISI inspection, all the statutory Independent School Standards and other applicable regulatory requirements are met, collectively referred to in this report as ‘the standards’. The only grading given is either met or not met.

Summary of findings

  • Governors and leaders provide clear direction for the school’s development.
  • Risk assessment and management are typically effective.
  • Leaders promote the school’s ethos and values successfully through the broad curriculum and activities that support pupils’ development.
  • Teaching is effective and supports pupils to make good progress across the curriculum. As a result, pupils gain confident subject knowledge and make good progress. They achieve successful entry to a wide range of academically selective senior schools, often with scholarships.
  • When required, staff provide pupils who speak English as an additional language (EAL) with additional support that enables them to develop and apply their language skills effectively.
  • Leaders in the early years create a nurturing and stimulating environment appropriate to children’s needs.
  • Leaders ensure that effective pastoral support is in place, with appropriately trained staff able to support pupils’ social, emotional and mental health needs.
  • Leaders oversee effective health and safety arrangements and ensure that the premises are suitable and well maintained.
  • Leaders ensure that pupils develop a meaningful understanding of British values.
  • Leaders ensure that pupils develop an appropriate understanding of social and economic wellbeing and learn how they can contribute positively to society.
  • Staff and governors receive appropriate training so that they understand their safeguarding responsibilities.

Inspection Evidence

The inspectors observed lessons, had discussions with pupils and examined samples of pupils’ work. They held discussions with members of staff and with a group of governors, observed a sample of the extra-curricular activities that occurred during the inspection period, and attended registration sessions and assemblies. Inspectors visited the facilities for the youngest pupils, together with the learning support and educational resource areas. Inspectors considered the responses of parents, staff and pupils to pre-inspection questionnaires. The inspectors examined curriculum and other documentation made available by the school.