Inspection Reports
Finborough was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) at the beginning of November 2023. The ISI found that “All the relevant Standards are met” across the below areas.
- Leadership and management, and governance
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Pupils’ social and economic education and contribution to society
- Safeguarding
The full report can be downloaded here.
Highlights from the Finborough School inspection report
We are delighted to share some of the highlights of this inspection with you through our ebook, which captures and celebrates the essence of the school, please see below.
“Leaders create a tangibly happy, vibrant and welcoming school that is nurturing and caring. Pupils become confident, independent and develop a love of learning.”
“The ‘Finborough Way’… has a notably positive impact on pupils’ view of themselves, their futures and their collective responsibilities to their fellow pupils and wider community.”
“Facilities are well maintained and support the delivery of education, training and recreation in the school.”
“Teaching is well planned. Teachers are adept in using varied resources to help make lessons accessible and to motivate pupils in their learning.”
“Many pupils represent their school with pride in a wide range of sports and achieve success in competitive fixtures.”
“Pupils display high levels of self-confidence and strive to be ‘the best version of themselves’… Pupils show mutual respect and contribute to discussions in a supportive, respectful way.”
“Pupils participate enthusiastically in [performing arts], and standards in this area are high. Many pupils achieve well in national examinations in music and public speaking.”
“Leaders create an inclusive culture… Pupils show respect to one another and appreciate the strong sense of family in the school community.”
“The academic mentoring scheme promotes positive relationships between pupils of different ages… younger pupils are supported by their sixth-form mentors in the sports and performing arts programmes.”