In March 2025, Farnborough Hill was visited by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for a routine inspection. In line with changes made in 2023, ISI Inspection reports no longer provide schools with an overall judgement or grade but now report on five different aspects of School life.

 

 

Pupils develop confidence and leadership skills from knowing their opinions are taken seriously by leaders.

In the sixth form, leaders cultivate a positive culture. Pupils are confident and well supported by the staff.

Pupils lead many activities and clubs themselves which offers them the opportunity to develop leadership skills.

Pupils have the opportunity to contribute to their school from an early age.

Pupils exhibit care, empathy and tolerance towards each other.

Leaders’ focus on helping pupils to understand the school ethos of living ‘wholeheartedly’ has developed a positive culture of pupils getting involved in all aspects of school life.

Pupils [have] the opportunity to contribute to society... which helps to prepare them for the world beyond school.

Pupils [are given] real world opportunities to celebrate their local community and develop their sense of social wellbeing.

Pupils develop confidence and leadership skills from knowing their opinions are taken seriously by leaders.

Pupils understand how to share concerns…[and] are aware of who they can talk to if they are worried or upset.

Academic leaders have devised an appropriate and challenging curriculum.

The [academic enrichment] programme is ambitious and constantly evolving.

Farnborough Hill Routine Inspection 2025