Foundation News
31 January
The King’s School, Worcester, Celebrates Commendable Inspection Report
The King’s School, Worcester, Foundation has been endorsed by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for its compliance with all Independent School Standards following its recent inspection.
Since 2023, ISI inspection reports have ceased the awarding of single word judgements such as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’, instead making a series of evidence-based statements to evaluate schools’ provision.
The inspection, which took place in November across all three Schools in the King’s Foundation, King’s St Alban’s Prep, King’s Hawford Prep and King’s Worcester, assessed amongst a range of Independent School Standards, the leadership, management and governance, quality of education and safeguarding. In all cases, all three Schools were found to adhere to required standards.
The Schools were found to be effective in all areas, with particular highlights including:
- Lessons…enable pupils to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding well.
- Achievement in public examinations is well above national averages.
- Teaching is typically effective and results in pupils making good progress throughout the school, including in the early years.
- Pupils who have SEND receive tailored support which positively impacts their academic development.
- Pupils receive useful feedback from teachers that helps them improve their work. In the Senior School the system used is highly effective in providing pupils with individual advice to enhance their learning and progress.
- Pastoral leaders create a supportive environment where students feel valued, safe and empowered to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
- The co-curricular programme offers a wide range of inclusive opportunities for pupils to explore interests and develop new skills and passions, often to a very high standard.
- From an early age, pupils learn about the importance of service and making a positive contribution to society.
Acting Head, Dr Alison Oliver, said: “We are very pleased indeed with the Inspectors’ findings, which clearly reflect our mission to seek excellence in all that we do and provide an outstanding preparation for life. I am delighted that the hard work from our pupils, teachers and support staff, along with the support from across the Foundation’s community, has been recognised in this inspection report.
We are proud that, as well as our excellent academic results, we offer a breadth of provision that includes an impressive sports offering, a thriving arts programme and an extensive range of co-curricular activities that enable pupils to find their passion in life. Importantly, our holistic approach helps each and every King’s pupil leave as a well-rounded young learner who can confidently step out into the world.”
The full ISI inspection report can be accessed here.