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24 June 2024
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Inspectors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) judged Bishop’s Stortford College to have met the required Independent School Standards in all areas, in an inspection which took place in April 2024.
The areas covered by the inspection include leadership and management, and governance; quality of education, training and recreation; pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing; pupils’ social and economic education and contribution to society; and safeguarding, with inspectors commenting positively on every aspect of the provision.
Highlights of the report include the Pre-Prep provision/curriculum (Reception to Year 2) where ‘children thrive in a nurturing learning environment where they develop problem solving skills beyond the norm for their years’. The Pre-Prep was noted as a Significant Strength’ of the College.
Inspectors also acknowledged the College’s leadership stating, ‘leaders have the skills and understanding to prioritise pupil wellbeing in their decision making effectively so that standards are met’ and that in response to recent changes, ‘leaders have shaped a broad curriculum which adapts to meet pupils’ needs’.
The report states that ‘the school has a well-developed safeguarding culture’ and describes an environment in which ‘pupils feel safe, respected as individuals and supported as members of a diverse and welcoming community’.
Commenting on the inspection report, College Head, Kathy Crewe-Read said, “I would like to thank everyone for the part they played in the inspection. I am very proud of the whole College community; it was truly a team effort and reflects what we can achieve together.”
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