Harrogate Ladies College is celebrating a successful report following a visit from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
Six inspectors visited Harrogate Ladies’ College, Highfield Prep School and Highfield Pre-School, observing lessons, assemblies and extra-curricular activities, as well as input from governors, staff, parents and pupils.
And the positive feedback from the ISI’s report focussed on the quality of education, pupils’ physical and mental health and their broader contribution to society.
ISI inspectors said:
“Leaders have introduced and embedded the ‘I Am Me’ approach which celebrates inclusivity, encouraging pupils to believe in themselves.
“Pupils display notable interest and self-motivation, a willingness to apply effort, and to act and think for themselves.”
The ISI is appointed by the Department for Education to inspect association independent schools in England.
As a family of independent schools, Harrogate Ladies’ College inspections are carried out by the ISI, the Ofsted equivalent for independent schools.
They added:
“Behaviour is positive and characterised by warmth, kindness and respect and pupils develop close and supportive relationships with each other.
“Pupils understand their role in society and are keen to demonstrate it with local charity initiatives.
“There is a positive, warm and friendly atmosphere in boarding houses that supports pupils.”
Chair of Governors, Dame Francine Holroyd expressed her delight with the feedback.
She said:
“The report really captures what is so special about our school community and our pupils, in particular.
“We were pleased the inspectors saw what we see every day, that our pupils are incredible and our school community is inclusive, respectful and safe.”
She added:
“We have an outstanding staff body who deliver a first-class education from Pre-School to Sixth Form, and the glowing feedback from the inspectors is testament to their hard work; their innovation; and their talent.
“I’d like to thank all the pupils, parents and staff who took part in the rigorous inspection process and who are such wonderful advocates for our school community.”
ISI is a government approved inspectorate responsible for the inspection of more than 1200 independent schools which collectively educate more than half a million children.
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