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Inspection report

The following extracts are taken from the Summary Report of the Independent Schools Inspectorate Inspection which took place in College in October 2002. A copy of the complete inspection report can be viewed by visiting the ISI website. A copy of the summary report can be requested from the Registrar.

Date of Inspection: 7-11 October 2002

Overall Summary

This is an exceptional school in which the ethos of calm, purposeful activity and a belief that anything is possible, in terms of provision for pupils and their success in curricular and extra-curricular activities, make for an educational experience that is highly rewarding for those who are taught and those who teach. High quality of provision and outcome are achieved in almost all aspects of the College's endeavours.

Most significant strengths are

  • Attainment and progress of pupils consistently high
  • Teachers with excellent command and love of their subjects
  • An exceptional climate for learning and personal development
  • Pupils who develop a real love of learning and a healthy life-style
  • A strong sense of community within College and beyond its bounds

Pupils

  • Function well in advance of their chronological age
  • Can research in depth
  • Have fluent oral and written communication skills
  • Develop independence of thought and a willingness to question

Teaching

  • Consistently of high quality and well planned
  • Within an atmosphere of trust which supports good learning
  • Under a broad curriculum which offers a rich general education
  • Resources are of excellent quality

Pastoral care

  • Provision of support and guidance is strong
  • Promotes personal, academic and vocational development
  • Pupils feel well known and cared for
  • Relationships of trust and respect well developed

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