Key findings
In January 2023 a team of three ISI inspectors visited Headington Prep School and spent three days observing lessons, meeting pupils, staff and governors, looking at work, observing extra-curricular activities, attending form meetings and assemblies and touring the facilities. We are delighted to report that the Prep School was deemed to be 'Excellent', ISI's highest judgement, in all categories. All regulatory requirements, covering both the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 and the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, were also fully met. A summary of key findings can be found below while further extracts and quotes from the report are detailed in this publication. You can also download the report in full.
The quality of pupils' academic and other achievements is excellent
- Pupils are excellent communicators who show outstanding skills; they are articulate, use vocabulary appropriately and confidently and listen well from a very young age.
- Pupils display excellent attitudes to learning from an early age; their ability to work independently and collaboratively is outstanding.
- Pupils from an early age show high levels of knowledge, and skills and excellent understanding in lessons and discussions.
- Pupils rapidly develop their skill and achieve high standards in their application of information and communication technology (ICT).
The quality of pupils' personal development is excellent
- Pupils make confident decisions and considered independent choices in all activities.
- Pupils' levels of social development are high. They work together effectively and collaboratively to solve problems and achieve common goals.
- Pupils' moral understanding is excellent. They have a clear understanding of right and wrong and are sensitive to how their behaviour affects others.
- Pupils make a significant contribution to the life of the school and fulfil their responsibilities with diligence and commitment.