ISI Inspection Report

Under the new ISI Inspection Framework 2023, schools are no longer awarded quality judgement ratings (such as “excellent”), but instead receive a “met” or “unmet” standards judgement based on compliance with The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

We are delighted to share that Danes Hill has met all the required standards, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education and exceptional care for our pupils.

The inspection covered the following key areas: 1-5.

Section 1: Leadership and Management, and Governance
Section 2: Quality of Education, Training and Recreation
Section 3: Pupils’ Physical and Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Section 4: Pupils’ Social and Economic Education and Contribution to Society
Safeguarding

The following extracts from the report, evidence the quality of education, the pupil’s behaviour and personal development and the hard work that everyone puts into making pupils’ experience at Danes Hill meaningful.

Inspectors noted that, ‘pupils learn well because the curriculum is designed to support their needs’ and praised teachers for their subject expertise and effective methods that ensure all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL, make good progress.
The report commends the school’s nurturing environment, emphasising that, ‘pupils behave well towards others both in class and around the school’ and that robust policies ensure any issues, including bullying, are addressed promptly and effectively: ‘Pupils understand the difference between friendship issues, behaviour choices and bullying, and adults respond quickly to any instances of unkindness.’
The Inspectors highlighted the strong emphasis on personal development and emotional wellbeing, noting that, ‘the school’s values are central to the curriculum’ and that pupils demonstrate respect and confidence while preparing for their futures.
The Inspectors also praised the School’s commitment to offering a well-rounded education, highlighting that, ‘the school provides an extensive range of extra-curricular activities, which are well attended and enjoyed by pupils’, and that these opportunities enrich their skills and knowledge beyond the taught curriculum