King Henry VIII Junior School ISI Summary Report

ISI Inspection Report May 2023 ‘EXCELLENT IN ALL AREAS’

Welcome from the Head In May 2023, we were inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and judged ‘Excellent’ - the highest possible grade - in all categories of academic and personal development. This is an achievement for which our whole school community can take real pride.

The happiness of our Junior School pupils was evident to the inspectors, who said: “pupils radiate cheerfulness and care for each other, in large part because of the priority attached by staff to their wellbeing.” Well-planned lessons, high expectations, and effective support for Junior pupils were all credited with turning out pupils who are “curious, diligent and ambitious”.

I am delighted to share with you the highlights of the report in this brochure. I would also encourage you to read the full report which can be downloaded using the QR code towards the back of this brochure.

Hayley Shortt Head

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Key findings Our successes “The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.”

• Pupils are excellent communicators and speak and listen respectfully in all activities.

• Pupils throughout the School are excellent mathematicians; they calculate confidently and apply their knowledge effectively when solving problems in all subjects.

• Pupils’ ability to think critically and use higher-order reasoning skills are excellent.

• Pupils display excellent attitudes to their learning.

“The quality of the pupils’ development is excellent.”

• Pupils are highly confident and self-assured yet possess a conspicuous level of humility.

• Pupils have an excellent sense of morality, and this is displayed in the high quality of their friendships and their behaviour around school.

• Pupils show genuine appreciation of and respect for the cultural diversity that is naturally embedded within the School community.

• From the earliest age, pupils actively support each other in a highly collaborative atmosphere, respecting and recognising individual differences and needs.

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Our Pupils

“radiate cheerfulness and care for each other in large part because of the priority attached by staff to their wellbeing.” “apply their learning and understanding highly effectively.” “show increasing proficiency in their study skills, so that by the time they leave, they are highly analytical and able learners.”

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“speak confidently, conveying their ideas with great clarity.” “display strong resilience and perseverance and articulated a clear understanding of the importance of this, as a skill which will be vital in their futures.” “are confident decision-makers, and they understand how making mistakes is as valuable as getting things right.”

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Our School Community

“the core values of respect and kindness permeate the School.” “pupils of all abilities respond extremely well to the School’s academic challenge. Their success owes much to the high expectations set by the effective leadership team, well planned lessons, and teachers’ commitment to provide additional support for pupils through booster and extra classes.”

“Excellence beyond the curriculum is encouraged and celebrated and is an important part of the School’s ethos which focuses on providing a holistic education.”

“Pupils work together confidently and enthusiastically to solve problems, in a spirit of mutual support, encouraged by teachers who give clear guidelines and regular reminders on how to work together most effectively.”

“Pupils across the School embrace a positive philosophy and through discussion spoke about how putting effort into their work and friendships helps them to improve and maintain a harmonious community.”

READ THE FULL REPORT HERE:

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