ISI SCHOOL INSPECTION REPORT 2025
- Standards relating to leadership and management, and governance are met.
- Standards relating to the quality of education, training and recreation are met.
- Standards relating to pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing are met.
- Standards relating to pupils’ social and economic education and contribution to society are met.
- Standards relating to safeguarding are met.
We are proud to have an outstanding endorsement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which has recognised the school with a Significant Strength – an accolade awarded only to a very small number of independent schools nationwide!
Throughout the school, there is a positive sense of community amongst pupils and staff. Leaders make sure that pupils are fully involved in school life, taking on many leadership and organisational roles. The sense of mutual purpose and clear direction encourages pupils to commit to the common good and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom. This is a significant strength of the school.
Leaders and governors have established a close-knit school community with well-established values and a clear purpose. This encourages pupils to work hard and achieve their potential.
This is a caring school where pupils work happily together and support each other. Pupils enthusiastically act as mentors and buddies for each other throughout the school day.
Pupils learn successfully due to effective teaching. Teaching is consistent because teachers use the school’s agreed approach, referred to as ‘The Maynard Way’.
They are keen to support those in the local community and the wider world in different ways so that pupils may make a positive difference to communities outside the school.
Pupils are confident and articulate. They thrive in the school’s positive and respectful environment.
The school extends pupils’ learning beyond the classroom. Activities combine academic rigour with rich opportunities for pupils’ personal growth.
The school has developed a broad and well-organised curriculum. Teachers, including those in the early years, use a range of strategies and resources to make sure pupils’ different needs are met and that they learn effectively.
Pupils understand the importance of being active and responsible citizens. They raise funds for various charities.
Pupils and teachers work together to reach decisions and take action to move the school forward. This positive atmosphere encourages pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and aim high.
Pupils across the school enjoy learning. They are focused and engaged during lessons. They are keen to improve and achieve success.
Through their many leadership roles and organisational responsibilities across the school, pupils support and encourage each other. They achieve considerable success academically, in their extra-curricular endeavours and in their personal development.
The curriculum and how it is taught broadens children’s experiences and encourages them to do their best.
