Inspection Reports
We are delighted to share the Independent Schools Inspectorate’s (ISI) reports following their visit to Dulwich College, Dulwich College Junior School and DUCKS during November 2014.
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is the body approved by the Department for Education for the purpose of inspecting schools belonging to Independent Schools Council (ISC) Associations and reporting on compliance with independent school regulations.
In summary, Dulwich College, Dulwich College Junior School and DUCKS have been awarded ‘Excellent’ in every category, ‘Exceptional’ for 'the quality of pupils’ achievements and learning' for the senior school - the only category for which this grading can be given - and ‘Outstanding’ for the EYFS (Kindergarten, Nursery and Reception).
| Senior School (Years 7-13) |
Junior School (Years 2-6) |
DUCKS KS1 (Years 1&2) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| The quality of pupils’ achievements and learning | Exceptional | Excellent | Excellent |
| The quality of curricular and extra-curricular provision | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| The quality of teaching | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| The quality of boarding | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
| The quality of governance | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| The quality of leadership | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| The quality of management | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| The quality of links with parents | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| DUCKS EYFS * (Kindergarten, Nursery and Reception) |
|
|---|---|
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend |
Outstanding |
| The contribution of the early years provision to children’s wellbeing |
Outstanding |
| The leadership and management of the early years provision | Outstanding |
| The overall quality and standards of the early years provision | Outstanding |
(* EYFS is inspected by ISI on behalf of Ofsted and therefore Ofsted grade descriptors are used)
Pupils display tolerance and respect for their own and other cultures and accept cultural diversity as the normISI Report Dulwich College | (Y7-13) Nov 2014
The attention given to the pupils’ welfare and support is meticulousDulwich College Junior School | ISI Report Nov 2014
Pupils are growing up surrounded by kindness in an enriching and nurturing environmentDUCKS | ISI Report Nov 2014
