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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) inspection reports provide valuable reassurance, offering an external, professional perspective on a school’s quality, care, and educational standards.

We are delighted that our most recent ISI inspection confirmed that Ripley Court School successfully meets all the required standards, reflecting our commitment to providing a nurturing, ambitious, and enriching education for every child. The report highlights not only academic excellence, but also the warmth of our community, the strength of our leadership, and the care shown to each individual pupil.

The following extracts from the report reflect the values, opportunities and experiences that define life at Ripley Court:

“Leaders provide a stimulating curriculum both within and beyond the classroom. Pupils benefit from the varied opportunities on offer to develop their self-confidence and to acquire new skills and interests. The stimulating and wide-ranging curriculum covers all the required areas of study.”

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“Leadership in early years is effective. Leaders provide a warm and welcoming learning environment for children to develop and thrive.”

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“Pupils are taught the importance of showing kindness to each other as one of the school’s key values. Staff and pupils treat each other with courtesy and respect.”

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“Staff have detailed knowledge of every child and their individual need and interests.”

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“By the time they leave the school, all pupils are successful in gaining places at senior schools, and several are awarded scholarships and exhibitions each year.”

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Latest ISI Inspection Report

The most recent ISI inspection for the whole school, including the Nursery, took place in June 2024 and considered both the quality of education and regulatory compliance. The full report is available below.

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