Inspection Reports

Reports

The Laurels School became an accredited member of the Independent Schools Association in December 2015.

The Independent Schools Association

Founded in 1879, the Independent Schools Association is one of the oldest of the independent schools’ organisations. Since 2014, they have been a registered charity and are proud to promote their charitable objectives. ISA provides professional support to over 360 member Headteachers.

As a member The Laurels School benefits from high quality training opportunities and access to a wide range of membership services, while pupils can enjoy an extensive programme of local and national Sporting, Arts and Cultural events.

2023 ISI Inspection

2014 Ofsted Inspection

The Laurels School was judged excellent in its ISI report conducted in January 2023. The report recognised that pupils are motivated and enthusiastic with an outstanding work ethic and that results are 'above national standards for maintained [private] schools.'

It also commended the high expectations set by teachers, pupils' excellent communication skills and the support given by teachers both inside and outside the classroom.

The 'excellent' grade was awarded for both key outcomes - the achievement of pupils, including their academic development, and the personal development of the pupils.

Inspectors said that Laurels' pupils:

• show an excellent level of maturity in their relationships with each other and with adults in school
• work extremely well with others in lessons and extra-curricular activities
• are articulate, listen with respect and can present their ideas coherently and with enthusiasm
• develop a strong sense of self-understanding
• have an excellent level of responsibility for their own behaviour
• demonstrate an excellent awareness of the importance of respect and kindness and the inclusion of all

Our focus on Character Development sets us apart from other schools and inspectors commended the pupils' strong personal characteristics based on the values of the school.

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The independent judgments on The Laurels School included:

The Laurels School received an excellent first Ofsted Inspection Report in November 2014. We are delighted with the recognition of the outstanding contribution made to the school’s success by the character development programme.

• “The behaviour of students is outstanding. In and out of classrooms, students take pride in behaving like mature young ladies. They display very high levels of self-discipline and good manners”
• “Students’ outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is reflected in their depth of thinking”
• “Teachers have very high expectations of students’ achievement, behaviour and presentation of work. They know their students well and how to meet their needs effectively”
• “In lessons, they buzz with eagerness to learn and achieve highly, and they are consistently focused on their work”
• “Students learn to develop moral virtues, such as fortitude and honesty. They fully understand that this helps to refine and strengthen their character, and to prepare them to become responsible citizens”

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