ISI INSPECTION

INSPECTION

At the end of the Autumn Term, the School underwent a full inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate: inspectors observed lessons, examined samples of pupils’ work and talked with and surveyed pupils, parents, governors, teaching and non-teaching staff.

We were delighted that following the visit the School was judged as excellent (the highest grade possible) in all categories for both the achievement of the pupils – including academic development – and personal development. Those aspects of a North London education which make us unique were so clearly identified and, in particular, the report referred to ‘highly motivated pupils’, whose ‘love of learning is stimulated by innovative approaches to teaching’.

“Overall, the school is highly successful in developing well-rounded, confident, highly skilled young people who are very well equipped for the next stage of their education”. ISI Inspection Report

It was noted that older girls were ‘keen to point to the quality of teaching, academic symposiums and support they receive from their teachers as key contributory factors to their academic success’, and younger students had their ‘self-belief raised, with personalised feedback and support at the heart of their success as learners’. The full, glowing report can be read here; this is a huge achievement for NLCS. We are extremely proud of our wonderful community.

“Pupils demonstrate excellent levels of knowledge, skills and understanding across all areas of the curriculum and consistently achieve exceptional results in external examinations”.

“Pupils are kind, compassionate and thoughtful young people who understand the value of service to others both in their local community and across the world”. “Pupils are extremely articulate communicators who express themselves eloquently, both orally and in writing, and who apply their skills effectively to other areas of learning.”