We provide assurance on the standards and quality of school life for over half a million children and young people

ISI is appointed by the Secretary of State for Education to inspect association independent schools in England (as outlined in section 87A of the Children Act 1989 and section 106 of the Education and Skills Act 2008).

We inspect against the statutory Independent School Standards, which cover all aspects of school life. These include the quality of education provided and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils.

ISI is planning to introduce a new inspection framework in September 2023. Our four-month consultation closed on 23 September 2022. The microsite continues to host a range of information about our proposals and pilot visits to volunteer schools.