In March 2022, Highfield Preparatory School received its latest Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report. The ISI is the independent schools equivalent of Ofsted and reports to the Department for Education.

We are delighted to share that in our recent ISI inspection report, Highfield Prep was found to be ‘EXCELLENT’ for every single element inspected by the Independent School Inspectorate! An Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection focuses on two key outcomes ‘The achievement of the pupils, including their academic development’ and ‘The personal development of the pupils’ and we are thrilled that for both the key outcomes we have been judged as EXCELLENT!

‘Throughout the school, pupils develop excellent knowledge in all areas of learning and acquire a high level of skill in literacy, numeracy and ICT which they confidently apply across the curriculum, successfully meeting the school’s aims.’

‘Pupils across the school demonstrate outstanding communication skills and successfully apply these to all areas of learning….they show great confidence when communicating their ideas in the many opportunities available for them to participate.’

‘Pupils develop strong social awareness through the many opportunities provided for teamwork, problem solving and collaboration across year groups. The tangible family ethos of the school contributes strongly to their social development.’

The report also affirms the commitment of the staff to the pupils’ education highlighting:

‘Senior leaders have successfully created a culture whereby pastoral care is at the heart of what the school does, and regular reflection on the pupils personal development ensures personal needs are well supported.’