Inspection Reports and Reviews

“Leader’s provision of opportunities for staff to research and find innovative ways to improve teaching is a significant strength, which benefits pupils by enhancing the quality of teaching. Pupils are very well prepared for the next stage in school and for transition after the Prep school.”

“The overall effectiveness of the early years provision is outstanding. Due to the excellent levels of care that the setting provides, the personal and emotional development of the children is excellent, and they consistently demonstrate that they feel safe, secure and happy. Relationships formed between the children and their key persons are notably positive.”

“The stimulating learning environment provides children with a wealth of opportunities to choose from. High quality resources and experiences help to consolidate and deepen children’s knowledge and skills. The personal development of children is outstanding.”

“Teachers’ insistence on high expectations ensures that pupils strive for, and achieve, high standards in their learning and gain skills that enable them to make positive transitions within their school and to their senior schools.”

“Pupils show pronounced and highly effective study skills, appropriate to their age. Strong research skills are evident in many examples of project work, and older pupils, in particular, show excellent ability to assimilate and analyse a wide range of sources.”

“Both boarding houses are warm, well-lit and well-ventilated. All accommodation is cleaned and maintained to a consistently high standard.”