AN independent school that provides opportunities for pupils to positively contribute to the lives of others has achieved the highest possible rating during an inspection by the Independent School Inspectorate (ISI). 

Embley, the Wellow day and boarding school for girls and boys aged two to 18, has been rated excellent across all areas of its provision for pupil achievement and personal development.

Inspectors, who visited the former family home of Florence Nightingale in October and published their report this week, interviewed pupils and staff, surveyed parents, observed lessons and daily life in the school and examined pupils’ work.

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In its report, the ISI said: "Pupils’ knowledge, skills and understanding across the curriculum are outstanding, strongly supported by dynamic teaching which incorporates well-structured and carefully paced lessons to foster pupils’ curiosity."

Inspectors continued: "Pupils know themselves well and understand the importance of self-discipline and resilience. Pupils’ self-understanding develops as they progress through each stage of their schooling, nurtured by highly effective pastoral and welfare support, and caring relationships.

"Pupils display excellent commitment to the contribution they make to others, the school and the community. This is because the school provides many opportunities for pupils to positively contribute to the lives of others."

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Following publication of the report, headteacher Cliff Canning told the Daily Echo: "We are delighted with the inspection outcome. To receive an excellent rating across all areas of pupils’ achievements and personal development is a testament to the expertise and hard work of our staff and their ongoing commitment to helping pupils achieve their personal best.

"We are immensely proud of our pupils, who are open-minded and curious to learn, and who go about learning as confident and compassionate individuals with humility and purpose."

Alongside the Educational Quality Inspection, the inspectors conducted a Focused Compliance Inspection and Embley met every statutory standard.

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In 1946, Embley Park became a boarding school for 11 to 18-year-old boys, joining with girls school La Sagesse Convent in 1996

In 2006, the school underwent another merger with The Atherley School, enjoyed a £14 million expansion and was renamed Hampshire Collegiate School. In 2019, it became Embley.

 

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