Inspection
reports

School inspections are a critical part of our commitment to improving the quality of our education, the effectiveness of our care and the standard of our welfare.

Following an inspection of the school by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the report is made available here. ISI is formally approved by the Secretary of State for Education to inspect association independent schools in England. This approval is outlined in section 87A of the Children Act 1989 and section 106 of the Education and Skills Act 2008.

RPPS was inspected under ISI’s Framework 23, from Tuesday, 24th September until Thursday, 26th September 2024.​

We are delighted to announce that RPPS met all of the Independent Schools Standards, with our dedication to promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) recognised as a significant strength.

The inspectors highlighted that “Leaders have prioritised and encouraged pupils’ respect for difference and the social and cultural wellbeing of others. As a result, pupils exhibit high levels of wellbeing and enjoy their school experience. They have an exceptionally high-quality understanding of and respect towards people with different backgrounds, faiths, and lifestyles, including those with protected characteristics.” ​

​Here are a few more highlights from the report: ​

​Early Years Environment: “Children in the early years learn in a happy, purposeful environment. Children’s individual interests are carefully considered by staff when planning to meet their needs.” ​

Pupil Wellbeing and Safety: “Pupils are confident, safe and behave well. This is due to the effective promotion of the school values of kindness, compassion and tolerance.” ​

“Leaders and staff prioritise pupils’ wellbeing and safety. They have created a culture where pupils’ welfare is actively promoted. Pupils feel safe and supported by staff.” ​

Academic Environment: “Constructive, supportive relationships between adults and pupils in lessons contribute to a highly productive learning environment.” ​

“Teachers provide feedback to pupils which motivates them to want to progress and provides them with clear and helpful guidance.” ​

Preparation for Future: “Older pupils are well prepared for their transition to senior school. They are well supported in managing the challenge of preparing for their 11+ exams.” ​

Emotional and Mental Health: “Pupils’ emotional and mental health are effectively supported by staff who know them well and with whom they enjoy trustful relationships.” ​

Extra-curricular and Community Engagement: “An extensive range of extra-curricular clubs is available to pupils which elicits high levels of attendance, engagement, and interest.” ​

“Pupils contribute positively to their school and the wider community… The school’s eco-warriors champion sustainability through community initiatives such as ‘take a coat, leave a coat.’” ​

Leadership and Support: “The proprietor, directors, and advisory board provide effective support and challenge to leaders. Leaders systematically review school performance and formulate strategic plans that actively promote pupils’ wellbeing and positive educational outcomes.” 

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Historic Inspection Reports

“The children take great ownership of their learning and understand that they are the most significant contributing factor to their own success, embodying the school’s aim to engender confidence and self-esteem, leading to intellectual risk taking and a love of learning.”

After their visit in November 2021, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) has judged Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School as ‘excellent’ in both of the key outcomes – the pupils’ academic and other achievements, and the quality of the pupils’ personal development.

Key Findings from Inspection Report

The inspection report acknowledges the strengths of the Learning Culture at RPPS. High expectations, challenge, questioning, dialogue, feedback and growth mindset are embedded in all areas of school life:

All pupils are challenged and supported to achieve well through excellent teaching, high expectations, and activities that provide for different ability levels (3.8). Pupils are confident in their achievements, citing the continuous feedback, both written and verbal, as a significant factor in creating a constructive dialogue between themselves and teachers, that supports their learning (3.5). Pupils demonstrate an excellent level of self-awareness and understanding of how they might improve their learning and performance, highlighting the importance of seeing learning as a challenge with the necessity to ‘keep on going’ (3.14).

The effectiveness of teaching and learning is highlighted (3.6, 3.8, 3.11, 3.15) and the inspectors note that pupils’ levels of attainment significantly rise as they move through the school (3.5).

Our school values (co-operation, kindness, creativity, commitment, appreciation, curiosity and community responsibility) are instilled successfully and impact children’s outcomes directly. They recognise that working collaboratively is an important skill, and this is expertly nurtured in many lessons (3.12); throughout the school, pupils’ behaviour is excellent and they demonstrate a strong appreciation of being kind and considerate towards others (3.17); they express their skills, knowledge and understanding in many creative ways (3.6); pupils appreciate the support they receive from the school(3.11); pupils contribute positively… to the local community and wider society (3.19).

View the Inspection Report November 2021

 

Historic Inspection Reports:

ISI conducted a Regulatory Compliance Inspection of RPPS on 27th and 28th February 2019. They found the School to be compliant in all eight areas.

View Compliance Inspection Report February 2019

ISI conducted an Integrated Inspection of RPPS in March 2016 and they judged the school as excellent in all areas.

View Integrated Inspection Report March 2016

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