How to read ISI inspection reports
Educational Quality Inspections report on the two main outcomes for pupils:
- Achievement
- Personal development.
Reporting is with reference to contributory factors such as curriculum, teaching and pastoral care.
ISI does not make a single overarching judgement on a school. Instead we make a clear judgement on each aspect of its work using one of the following four grades:
- Excellent
- Good
- Sound
- Unsatisfactory
Regulatory Compliance Inspections report on a school’s compliance with the Independent School Standards Regulations, and where applicable the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
These inspections result in a binary judgement of ‘met’ or ‘not met’ against each applicable standard.
Focused Compliance Inspections cover key statutory requirements, in the absence of contrary indications.
Safeguarding, welfare, health and safety are a priority for all inspections.
Further information is avaliable in ISI's Inspection Framework.