Key findings
In January 2023 a team of eight ISI inspectors visited Headington 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 including visiting boarding houses. We are delighted to report that the School was deemed to be 'Excellent', ISI's highest judgement, in all categories. All regulatory requirements under the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 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
- The achievement of all groups of pupils in public examinations is excellent.
- Pupils’ skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking are excellent.
- Pupils display outstanding levels of numeracy and digital skills and well-developed analytical thinking.
- Pupils’ achievements in academic and other pursuits outside the classroom are excellent.
- Pupils’ attitudes are highly supportive of their learning.
The quality of pupils' personal development is excellent
- Pupils have excellent levels of self-confidence, self-knowledge and self-esteem, and they are always keen to improve their work.
- Pupils have a highly-developed appreciation of the non-material aspects of their lives and display strong creativity and spirituality.
- Pupils’ social awareness and capacity for fruitful collaboration are excellent.
- Pupils treat one another with kindness and respect, accepting every member of the community equally.
- Pupils are self-aware and understand how to maintain balance in their lives in order to stay physically and mentally healthy.
