Inspection Reports

During a busy two-day visit to King's College, the inspectors observed lessons, had discussions with pupils and examined samples of pupils’ work. They held discussions with members of staff and with a group of governors, observed a sample of the extra-curricular activities that occurred during the inspection period and attended chapel. The team visited boarding houses and the learning support and educational resource areas, considered the responses of parents, staff and pupils to pre-inspection questionnaires, in addition to examining curriculum and other documentation made available by the school.  

The Reporting Inspector commented upon how much he enjoyed his visit and the school passed with flying colours, remaining fully compliant in all areas.

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King’s College celebrated the result of a full inspection in March 2018. The school was judged to be “excellent” in both the achievement and the personal development of its pupils – the highest possible rating under the current inspection framework. This judgement places King’s College at the forefront of independent schools in the region and amongst the best in the UK.

The full, integrated inspection first looked at regulatory requirements and found the school to be compliant. The inspectors went on to look at the quality of the education provided, gathering information from pupil and parent surveys, exam results, scrutiny of pupils’ work, interviews with staff and pupils and lesson observations.

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After a two-and-a-half day ISI boarding inspection that reviewed the provision and care, welfare, safeguarding, and leadership and management, the inspectors judged that King's College has "excellent" boarding provision that meets national standards. 

Inspectors conducted formal interviews with boarders, held discussions with senior members of staff and governors, observed a sample of the extra-curricular activities that occurred during the inspection period and attended registration sessions. Inspectors visited each of the boarding houses and the facilities for sick or injured pupils. The responses of parents and boarding pupils to pre-inspection questionnaires were analysed, and the inspectors examined regulatory documentation made available by the school.

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