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Inspection Reports

Southbank is authorised and regularly evaluated by the International Baccalaureate. We are also inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

In addition, we are a founder member of the International Baccalaureate Schools and Colleges Association of the UK and Ireland (IBSCA), and a member of the International Schools Sports Association (ISSA) and Independent Schools Association (ISA).

Please find our inspection reports below.

SOUTHBANK HAMPSTEAD HIGHLIGHT 2022

Southbank Hampstead receives 'excellent' ratings in ISI report

We are delighted to share that the inspectors found our Hampstead campus to be just as exceptional as Kensington and once again we’re pleased with all the positive things they highlighted about our school whilst on their four-day inspection.

This ISI inspection involves two parts. The first part reports on regulations in relation to the Independent Schools Standards all of which we are pleased to confirm are compliant and the second part of the inspection on educational quality received 'excellent' rating.

The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent:

  • Pupils demonstrate outstanding study skills; high levels of curiosity and develop string critical thinking skills.

  • Pupils have excellent attitudes towards learning; show initiative, independence and collaborate extremely effectively.

  • Pupils are highly articulate communicators.

  • Pupils show high rates of progress in their learning.

Excellent pupil personal development:
  • Pupils display excellent social awareness for their age and make a positive contribution to the school and wider community.
  • Pupils demonstrate a notably strong appreciation of diversity and a pronounced respect for other cultures.
  • Pupils show high levels of self-awareness, confidence and resilience.
  • Pupils have a highly developed sense of responsibility for their behaviour.
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“Pupils make an excellent contribution to the lives of others within their own school community and to wider society.”

– Southbank Hampstead, ISI Report 2022

SOUTHBANK KENSINGTON HIGHLIGHT 2021

Southbank Kensington receives 'excellent' ratings in ISI report

We’ve always known our school and community is special, but we’ve had that confirmed by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), who reports to the UK governments Department of Education. We are thrilled with all the positive things they highlighted about our school whilst on their weeklong visit.

This ISI inspection involves two parts. The first part reports on regulations in relation to the Independent Schools Standards all of which we are pleased to confirm are compliant. The second part of the inspection is on educational quality, focusing on the two outcomes: the achievement of pupils, including their academic development, and the personal development of pupils.

The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent:

  • Pupils develop extremely effective study skills by the time they leave the school.

  • Pupils make strong progress from the earliest age. The progress of those with EAL (English as additional language) is particularly rapid.

  • At all ages, pupils’ attitudes to learning are highly positive.

  • Pupils are highly effective listeners.

Excellent pupil personal development:
  • Pupils demonstrate extremely high standards of behaviour and an acute understanding of right and wrong.
  • Pupils demonstrate excellent social skills across all ages.
  • Pupils display extremely high levels of personal responsibility both in lessons and during free time.
  • Pupils exercise excellent tolerance and acceptance of others’ differences.
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“By the time they leave school, external assessment results show that the attainment of pupils across all age groups is excellent, their scores ranking above or well above those students in similar schools worldwide.”

– Southbank Kensington, ISI Report 2021

Inspection Reports
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Southbank Westminster ISI Report 2022
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Southbank Kensington ISI Report 2021
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Southbank Kensington PYP Evaluation 2018
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Southbank Hampstead PYP Evaluation 2018
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Southbank Hampstead ISI Report 2017
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