Glowing ISI Inspection Cites SEND Provision as Significant Strength

We were delighted to receive a glowing Inspection Report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate this week. The inspection, which took place in the last week of March 2025, details how the school has met every single required standard and in particular cites the school’s SEND provision as a ‘significant strength’, which is an extremely rare accolade. 

From the early years through to later years, leaders and teachers are consistently praised for having high aspirations and promoting wellbeing for pupils. For example, Section 2 (Quality of education, training and recreation) explains that “Teachers in Reception encourage the children to talk with purpose and pupils learn to articulate themselves confidently and clearly. Teachers of older pupils encourage debate and discussion in class. Pupils are able to explain complex ideas to adults and peers.” 

The close level of support and encouragement is often highlighted throughout the report, with reference to teachers adapting their lessons and personalizing tasks set to challenge pupils, for instance giving younger pupils access to GCSE-level questions. 

This report recognizes the high level of social responsibility that pupils possess. It writes that “Pupils in the junior school organize fundraising activities for local and national charities. Older pupils organise events, for instance working with the local hospice to sell items collected from the school community.” 

Head Sarah Proudlove comments: “The school inspection was an opportunity for our staff and pupils to demonstrate the fantastic work which takes place at PGHS every single day and therefore it is all the more pleasing to receive a report which articulates so effectively our school ethos and the lived experience. It is clear from the verbal feedback we received and the written summary in the report, that the ISI inspectors were highly impressed with what they found during their visit. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff at PGHS for their commitment and dedication to ensuring our pupils are thriving. I was thrilled to see the way that the pupils interacted with the inspectors, proudly sharing their love for their school, showcasing their many achievements and their wonderful personalities.”