ISI Inspection Report
October 2025
We are delighted to announce that following our October 2025 ISI inspection St Margaret’s School has successfully met all the required independent school standards, and that the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) has acknowledged the high quality of our academic, co-curricular, and pastoral provision for pupils. Across the School from the EYFS to the Sixth Form the inspector’s judgements make for extremely positive reading.
It is important to note that, since September 2023, the ISI has been conducting inspections under a new framework that differs significantly from previous versions. As a result, direct comparisons with earlier inspection reports or those of other schools prior to this change are not like-for-like.
Whilst ISI would previously have graded schools as ‘excellent’, the new style of inspection report now simply states whether a school has met or not met the required standards.
Key Findings
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for success in school and in preparation for adult life, higher education and future employment.
- Leaders have developed a curriculum that is aspirational, broad and responsive to pupils' needs and interests across all phases of the School.
- Co-curricular opportunities combine effectively with academic programmes to underpin good progress.
Key Findings
- Pupils demonstrate empathy, tolerance and an understanding of difference, reflecting the community's commitment to equality, cultural diversity and respect for people who are different from themselves.
- Activities such as mindfulness, woodland walks, quiet areas and gardening provide pupils with opportunities to develop their appreciation of the non-material aspects of life. As a result, pupils demonstrate mature self-awareness and self-esteem.
- Leadership opportunities foster respect for diverse viewpoints and prepare pupils well for life in modern British society.
