ISI Reports

ISI Reports

In Summer 2023, The Cavendish School welcomed a team of Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspectors for a full inspection process. During their visit, inspectors spent time with pupils and staff, observed teaching and learning across the school and reviewed school policies, procedures and daily practice.

We were delighted that the inspection recognised the strength of our teaching, pastoral care and wider school provision, with the school meeting the required standards (excellent in every category) across all areas inspected. Following the inspection, the ISI requested a review of the school’s implementation of informal complaints procedures. This review was completed successfully, and a subsequent Progress Monitoring Inspection took place in January 2024.

Below, you can read our latest inspection reports together with selected quotations that reflect the inspectors’ recognition of the warm, ambitious and nurturing environment that makes The Cavendish School such a distinctive and joyful place to learn.

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The school fully meets its aim to provide all pupils with opportunities to become resilient, curious, open-minded learners, who engage enthusiastically with the joy of learning.
ISI Report 2023
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Pupils develop their own interests and talents to a high level through a range of extra-curricular opportunities which is extensive for the size of school. These include pottery, beginners’ Arabic, circus skills and music technology.
ISI Report 2023
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Pupils develop excellent skills in mathematics. Well-planned and ambitious investigations support pupils in developing a strong understanding of numeracy. Problem-solving activities enable pupils to extend their mathematical thinking through the use of logic and prior knowledge to enhance their skills.
ISI Report 2023
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Pupils’ social awareness and contribution to others, the school and the community are excellent. The school is highly successful in fulfilling its aim for pupils to go out into the wider world to make a difference to others.
ISI Report 2023
The Cavendish School Progress Monitoring Inspection Report 2024 ISI Educational Quality and Compliance Inspection Report 2023 ISI Regulatory Compliance Inspection Report 2019 ISI Report 2016

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