They went into lessons and activities, interviewed many of our children, met with staff, governors and leaders from across our school and Foundation teams, and reviewed a huge range of core evidence, including parent, pupil and staff surveys. I would like to thank you and your children for your support during the inspection and the positive feedback you shared with ISI.

This was our first inspection within a new inspection framework, and we are now inspected on a three-year cycle that combines a full review of school compliance with a thorough analysis of educational quality. The structure and wording within ISI reports have changed and schools are no longer given headline judgements such as our previous ‘excellent’; instead, they are assessed as to whether they meet the expected ISI standards relating to five key areas.

I am delighted to report that Warwick Prep has met the required standard in every one of these areas.

In addition, less than ten per cent of schools inspected by ISI achieve a coveted ‘Significant Strength’ and we are delighted that our Early Years provision has been identified as such.

The report celebrates our work across a range of core areas, and I have selected some highlights below:

• “The integration of emotional literacy into the curriculum contributes notably to pupils’ well-being. Pupils communicate with confidence and display mutual respect and empathy.”

• “The early years provision is a significant strength of the school.”

• “Leaders have adopted a common vocabulary for learning which supports both staff and pupils and includes skills of critical thinking and ‘sticky’ questions, which are thought-provoking and aimed to stimulate discussion. This results in pupils being able to extend their thinking and take control of the next steps in their learning.”

• “Governors support leaders in meeting the needs of all pupils in line with the school's aims and ethos of prioritising the well-being and happiness of every member of the school community.”

• “The school has a secure safeguarding culture with robust policies and procedures in place. Pupils are heard and supported."

• “Pupils’ positive learning behaviour and attitudes reflect embedded high expectations. They are enthusiastic learners, responding with excitement to new experiences.”

• “The extra-curricular activity programme is varied and offers a wide range of experiences for pupils of all abilities. Through the programme of activities, educational visits and residential trips, pupils develop and learn new skills and interests.”

I hope you enjoy reading the full report below.

Mrs Hellen Dodsworth

Headmistress