Colchester Prep & High School awarded double “Excellent”

Colchester Prep & High School, a coeducational independent school for ages 2 to 16, are celebrating the release of their recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Inspection Report and their rating of:

• “excellent” for the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements, and
• “excellent” for the quality of pupils’ personal development.

Ms Gracie-Langrick, Headteacher, said: “I am delighted with the findings of the report. A double “excellent” is the highest possible inspection outcome and the report endorses the school’s ethos of providing an inspiring education that builds in our pupils the confidence and strength of character to prepare them to be the change-makers of tomorrow’s world. The ISI have clearly seen the value of our forward thinking STEAM curriculum, Digital Literacy Mastery Programme and focus on social responsibility in helping to build confident, balanced individuals, prepared for the future and life in modern Britain. I would like to thank our pupils, staff and parents who have all worked with us to achieve this fantastic outcome for our school.”

Highlights of the report include:

Quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements,

• “The ‘Character Development Programme’ demonstrates their understanding of how to play their part as active and responsible citizens. This reflects the school’s aims, refocused by school leadership, to prepare children to become the change-makers of tomorrows world – in which they are valued and respected as members of an inclusive community.“

• “Relationships between teachers and pupils are harmonious and positive, creating an environment in which pupils make rapid gains in their learning.”

• “Excellent progress is made in Early Years, in preparation for their entrance into the Prep School.”

• “Pupils accept responsibility readily and develop leadership and teamwork skills.“

• “Pupils complete accredited courses on how to harness digital transformation to create immersive and inclusive experiences that inspire lifelong learning.”

• “Pupils across the school develop resilience with problem-solving because they are given interesting challenges to solve – notably in mathematics and science – where pupils show high-level reasoning skills.”

• “Pupils demonstrate excellent study skills due to the school’s recent leadership focus on pupils’ active engagement with teacher feedback.”

Quality of pupils’ personal development

• “Pupils look after each other and demonstrate very high levels of care and friendship.”

• “Pupils understand the importance of physical and emotional health and well-being, and this contributes to their success in gaining the highest possible grades.”

• “Pupils are highly self-confident and self-aware. They are proud of their school and speak eagerly of their ambitions for the future.”

• “Pupils have led events to inform others about different issues or groups, through this rich experience and learning, pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.”

• “Pupils display a respect for others, their cultures and backgrounds as well as recognising the similarities within their own.”

• “Pupils develop a strong sense of agency from their involvement in the activities and clubs they attend.”