Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is an independent, government-approved body which provides objective inspections to safeguard the quality and effectiveness of the education, care and welfare of children in schools.
ISI is not an arm of the government, but an independent, not-for-profit inspectorate. Its work is monitored on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE) and a public report is made annually to the Secretary of State.
ISI regularly contributes to the development of the national policy for education and welfare, including the latest DfE legislation and statutory guidance.
Safeguarding is embedded within the school.
Safeguarding is at the heart of all ISI inspections. This involves checking whether schools are compliant with the minimum standards required, not only in terms of policies and procedures but, importantly, in what they do.
ISI inspectors not only check documentation but also interview staff and pupils to satisfy themselves as to the school’s safeguarding culture.
CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL FOR BOYS & NURSERIES: ISI REPORT 2024
In June 2024, Cumnor House School for Boys and Nurseries underwent a thorough inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) under their newly introduced Framework 23, implemented in September 2023. This updated framework no longer provides overall grades or judgments but instead evaluates schools across five key areas. Inspectors carefully review and commend schools for meeting the Standards, while also offering guidance for improvement where necessary.
We are delighted to announce that Cumnor House School for Boys and Nurseries has excelled in all five areas, meeting the Standards with no statutory regulations or compliance issues identified.
CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS: ISI REPORT 2022
“Pupils’ achievements are strongly underpinned by their highly motivated and enthusiastic approach to learning.”
“Senior leaders are highly effective in creating the space and time for pupils to develop excellent personal skills and self-awareness through the curriculum.”
“Pupils’ attitudes to their learning are outstanding. They are highly motivated, inquisitive and well-rounded learners who work effectively in groups or individually. Pupils have and excellent work ethic.”
CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL FOR BOYS & KINDERGARTEN & PRE-SCHOOL: ISI REPORT 2020
“The Leadership and Management teams demonstrate good skills and knowledge, fulfil their responsibilities effectively and actively promote the well-being of their pupils”
“Principles and Values are actively promoted which facilitate the personal development of pupils as responsible, tolerant and law-abiding citizens”
CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS: ISI REPORT 2018
"The teaching enables pupils to make good progress, encompasses effective behaviour management and is supported by suitable resources."
"Principles and values are actively promoted which facilitate the personal development of pupils as responsible, tolerant, law-abiding citizens."
"Leadership and management demonstrate good skills and knowledge, and fulfil their responsibilities effectively, so that the other standards are consistently met and they actively promote the well-being of the pupils."
CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL FOR BOYS & KINDERGARTEN & PRE-SCHOOL: ISI REPORT 2017
"The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent. Pupils exhibit a deep love of learning and are highly motivated. Pupils demonstrate substantial success in achieving scholarships and places at senior schools of choice."
"The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils demonstrate substantial self-confidence and self-awareness. Pupils display excellent awareness of and sensitivity towards the needs of others. Pupils feel extremely safe, well-known and cared for."
"The school meets the standards in the schedule to he Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, relevant requirements of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and associated requirements."
CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS: ISI REPORT 2014
"The achievement of the pupils is excellent and successfully fulfills the school’s aims. The pupils have a strong learning ethos, they are highly articulate, they listen carefully, the quality of their writing is of a high standard and the standard of their mathematics is exceptional."
"Pupils are very successful in their entry examinations to their senior schools and win a large number of academic and other scholarships."