ISI inspection

Finborough passes ISI inspection with success

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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

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Report highlights

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.

Routine Inspections 2023

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Regulatory Compliance Inspection 2019

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Educational Quality Inspection 2016

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Regulatory Compliance Inspection 2016

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Stage 2 complaints and above for 2025/2026 – 5.

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