Inspection Report

Prospect House School is routinely inspected by the ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate). The inspection team inspects every aspect of the school as well as observing the quality of the teaching and learning.

Prospect House was inspected by the ISI in April 2008 and made the following judgements about the school.

Educational Experience
‘The school provides an all round educational experience of high quality, consistent with its declared aims and philosophy.’

Pupils’ Learning and Achievements
‘In both their academic and broader education, pupils achieve particularly well. As a result, the school meets its aim of enabling pupils to achieve excellence and success in their work. In addition, pupils very clearly enjoy their work and apply themselves to it well.’

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development of Pupils
‘The provision made for pupils’ personal development is of outstanding quality.’

Quality of Teaching (Including Assessment)
‘Teaching is good and frequently outstanding. It effectively supports high achievement and enables each pupil, irrespective of their ability, to achieve excellence and success in their work, in line with the aims of the school.’

Quality of Pastoral Care, the Welfare, Health and Safety of Pupils
‘The quality of pastoral care, welfare and health and safety is outstanding.’

Quality of Links with Parents and the Community
‘Links with parents and the community are outstanding and successfully reflect the school aims.’

Quality of Governance
‘The governance of the school, carried out by three proprietors of its holding company who act as its governing body, is of good quality.’

The Quality of Leadership and Management
‘Outstanding leadership and management are provided by the school’s senior staff.’

Overall Conclusions
‘Prospect House School achieves its aims and meets the needs of its pupils most effectively. It provides a high quality education for its pupils, much of which is outstanding.’

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