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RGS Dodderhill was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in November 2024.
The Headmaster of RGS Dodderhill, Mr Tom Banyard, said, “The ISI report highlights the dedication of our staff in creating a supportive and enriching environment where every pupil can thrive. It affirms that our curriculum and teaching practices are effectively nurturing confident, self-motivated learners who are eager to discover and excel.”
The Summary of Inspection Findings from the report are detailed below for ease of reference. We are particularly pleased that the Inspectors recognised that the pupils’ “receive a rich education” and are described as “self-motivated learners” keen to discover “ new interests, whilst building self-confidence”.
Key findings (Page 3)
- Leaders foster a supportive environment that prioritises pupils’ wellbeing and promotes the school’s aims and values. Pupils are well known by leaders and staff, and this contributes to a positive culture in which pupils can thrive.
- Governors actively support school leaders and monitor the effectiveness of their work through communication and visits to ensure that leaders fulfil their responsibilities effectively. Leaders and governors work together systematically to maintain an accurate awareness of the school’s successes and weaknesses and to shape a development plan focused on supporting pupils’ emotional and intellectual wellbeing.
- Pupils experience a comprehensive curriculum, supported by consistently effective teaching and planning tailored to individual needs. This ensures that pupils, including those who have special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive a rich education that enhances pupils’ achievements and enables them to make good progress and become self-motivated learners.
- Effective leadership of the early years actively promotes children’s wellbeing. Leaders and staff build positive relationships with parents which help children’s individual needs to be met. An engaging curriculum covers all required areas of learning, with teachers delivering well-planned activities in a stimulating setting both indoors and outdoors. This is combined with kind and thoughtful adult support which helps promote a positive learning environment.
5. A broad co-curricular programme provides effective opportunities for pupils to enjoy time interacting with others and developing skills. Pupils discover new interests, whilst building self-confidence.
6. An effective personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education programme supports pupils’ personal growth and development well. This is delivered by caring staff who foster pupils’ appreciation of the need for mutual respect.
7. Relevant health and safety laws are complied with. First aid is administered promptly, and all aspects of fire regulations are effectively implemented. The premises are well maintained, and a continuous and systematic cycle of checks and maintenance is undertaken and recorded.
8. The careers guidance for senior pupils is suitable and effective overall. This guidance includes information presented by guest speakers, visits to careers fairs and access to a careers and personal development platform. There have been recent developments to the careers provision with the desire intention of preparing pupils better for the next stage of their education.
9. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. Governors maintain diligent oversight of safeguarding through regular discussions with the safeguarding team.
ISI Report 2024
“Pupils develop confidence in and understanding of themselves through a supportive community and well-embedded learning habits.”
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