Bedford Girls' School ISI Inspection Report Highlights

EXCELLENCE IN ALL AREAS E X T R AC T S FR O M I S I I N S P E C T I O N R E P O R T, J A N UA R Y, 2 0 2 0

Bedford Girls’ School is pleased to announce that we have achieved the highest grading possible from the January 2020 ISI Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection.

The two key Educational findings are:

The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent In the Focused Compliance Inspection there are only two possible ratings ‘met’ or ‘not met’. Bedford Girls’ School met all standards in the Compliance Inspection.

QUOTES FROM THE REPORT

LEARNING & ACHIEVEMENTS “Pupils develop excellent skills for learning from an early age, including the ability to synthesise and analyse complex information from a wide variety of sources.”

“Pupils make rapid progress in developing knowledge, skills and understanding as a result of the high expectations and effectively prepared teaching.”

“Pupils take a high level of responsibility for their studies, demonstrating an intrinsic motivation and determination to do well.”

“The pupils’ ability to listen, reflect, debate with authority and communicate in writing, is excellent.”

“ Pupils relish opportunities to take the initiative.”

QUOTES FROM THE REPORT

LEARNING & ACHIEVEMENTS “The pupils’ well-developed numeracy skills are reflected in the high standards achieved in GCSE and A-level examinations and the high quality of work observed in lessons.”

“Throughout the school, pupils achieve excellent standards in a wide array of co-curricular activities and pursuits.They have gained considerable success in sport, music, speech and drama and academic competitions.”

“..outstanding artistic achievement is evident in the quality of the artwork on display throughout the school.”

“Pupils display an excellent understanding of how to research effectively using a wide range of academic sources.”

“Pupils’ competence in using ICT to support their learning is outstanding.”

QUOTES FROM THE REPORT

PERSONAL DE VELOPMENT “Pupils demonstrate an excellent level of self-understanding and willingness to embrace new challenges with confidence.”

“The pupils’ excellent moral and social development is reflected in a community which is built on kindness and mutual respect.”

“Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of community and identity as a school.”

“Pupils develop excellent life skills thoughout every stage at the school.”

“Pupils demonstrate a deep sense of responsibility and are extremely active in their community involvement.”

QUOTES FROM THE REPORT

PERSONAL DE VELOPMENT “Pupils’ moral awareness and social development are excellent.Their respectful behaviour, both in lessons and around the school, illustrates their strong moral values.”

“Pupils were firm in their acknowledgement of their teachers’ roles in raising self-belief, recognising that individual feedback and support is at the heart of their success as learners.”

“Pupils are extremely good at working collaboratively to benefit others.”

“Pupils are able to self-reflect and offer each other constructive feedback.”

“Pupils show an excellent understanding of how to stay safe and are aware of the need to establish a balance in all they do to stay physically and mentally healthy.”

Bedford Girls’ School, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX, Telephone: 01234 361900 Bedford Girls’ School is part of The Harpur Trust a company limited by guarantee.

Registered in England: Company Number: 3475202.

Registered Office: Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7PZ. Registered Charity Number 1066861