INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE - Radley College
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE - Radley College INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE - Radley College
Radley College 18 5. CONCLUSIONS AND NEXT STEPS Overall Conclusions 5.1 The college is markedly successful in the education it provides. The pupils’ academic achievements are very high and their personal development is excellent, supported by the community experience of boarding life. Pupils are welcoming, polite and articulate, full of enthusiasm and commitment and clearly enjoying their school life. The questionnaire responses from the parents very strongly supported the ethos of the college and its ability to develop a high level of learning in a wide range of boys. The quality of pastoral care is outstanding and the academic curriculum is highly effective. The wider curriculum offers an excellent range of activities. The college benefits from strong and sensitive leadership and management, the high quality of the teaching, and the commitment and dedication of hardworking staff. Pupils certainly feel that the staff make the college what it is and are at the heart of the college’s success. 5.2 The college has improved significantly since its last inspection in 2002. A detailed development plan is now in place, and the programme of professional development for teachers has been enhanced and linked to appraisal. Monitoring has been further developed to improve prefect training, the PSHE programme, the CCF and consistency of practice between the houses. Achievement is higher and there are more areas of excellence in the education provided. The two recommended actions of the last report by the Commission for Social Care Inspection in November 2006 have been responded to appropriately by the college, indicative of its strength in evaluating issues and taking the necessary action to improve its provision. 5.3 The school meets all the regulatory requirements. Next Steps 5.4 The college has no major weaknesses. However, to achieve further improvement in the education it provides it should: 1. continue the development of teaching strategies and use of excellent resources to develop further pupils’ skills in thinking and researching for themselves. 5.5 No action is required in respect of regulatory requirements.
Radley College 19 6. SUMMARY OF INSPECTION EVIDENCE 6.1 The inspection was carried out from 18 th to 21 st February 2008. The inspectors examined samples of pupils’ work, observed lessons and conducted formal interviews with pupils. They held discussions with teaching and non-teaching staff and with governors, observed a sample of the extra-curricular activities that occurred during the inspection period, and attended chapel services. Inspectors visited boarding houses and the medical centre. The responses of parents to pre-inspection questionnaires were analysed, and the inspectors examined a range of documentation made available by the school. List of Inspectors Mr Adrian Underwood Mr Jonathan Atkin Mrs Fiona Hallworth Mr Andrew Ireson Mrs Paula Maher Mr John Pearson Mr Mark Tompsett Mr John Trotman Reporting Inspector Co-ordinator, HMC school Deputy Head, HMC school Head of Department, HMC school Head of Department, HMC school Director of Studies, HMC school Head of Department, GSA school Headmaster, HMC school
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6. SUMMARY OF INSPECTION EVIDENCE<br />
6.1 The inspection was carried out from 18 th to 21 st February 2008. The inspectors examined<br />
samples of pupils’ work, observed lessons and conducted formal interviews with pupils.<br />
They held discussions with teaching and non-teaching staff and with governors, observed a<br />
sample of the extra-curricular activities that occurred during the inspection period, and<br />
attended chapel services. Inspectors visited boarding houses and the medical centre. The<br />
responses of parents to pre-inspection questionnaires were analysed, and the inspectors<br />
examined a range of documentation made available by the school.<br />
List of Inspectors<br />
Mr Adrian Underwood<br />
Mr Jonathan Atkin<br />
Mrs Fiona Hallworth<br />
Mr Andrew Ireson<br />
Mrs Paula Maher<br />
Mr John Pearson<br />
Mr Mark Tompsett<br />
Mr John Trotman<br />
Reporting Inspector<br />
Co-ordinator, HMC school<br />
Deputy Head, HMC school<br />
Head of Department, HMC school<br />
Head of Department, HMC school<br />
Director of Studies, HMC school<br />
Head of Department, GSA school<br />
Headmaster, HMC school
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