Kew College Prep
In June 2024, we were visited by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and were delighted with the report produced after their visit.
The report highlights our high-qualitycurriculum, our approach to emotionalsupport and our pastoralcare. It also recognises the range of extraeventsandtrips provided here at school and the significant benefit they have on the children’s overall development. It is a real boost to be able to have our hard work praised, recognised and ratified by external inspectors who see many schools in the course of their work. You can find the full report on our website, but this booklet summarises some of the key findings.
Teachers use good subject knowledge and a wide range of teaching methods to enable pupils to learn well and have confidence in their own learning.
Pupils make good progress regardless of their starting points.
The school provides an extensive range of extra-curricular activities, which broadens and deepens pupils’ skills, knowledge and understanding
Leaders have created a 'can do' culture, which enables pupils to experiment in their learning without fear of failure.
Pupils acquire new skills and knowledge at pace and deepen their understanding across the curriculum.
Pupils make good progress across all subjects, as demonstrated by their results and success at entry to a wide range of schools with challenging entry requirements.
The broad and enriched curriculum is taught effectively to enable pupils to work at a high level and make good progress.
Pupils’ positive behaviour consistently reflects the school’s aim to create a nurturing environment in which pupils are happy and work well alongside their peers.
Pupils display positive attitudes to learning and engage enthusiastically in a wide range of activities.
Teaching is well-planned and provides challenge to all pupils.
In the early years, a broad and varied curriculum ensures children develop communication and language skills well.
Staff set high expectations, which result in children acquiring new skills and knowledge rapidly.
Pupils’ moral understanding, and the value they place on kindness, is underpinned through positive reinforcement by teachers.