The prime purposes of inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) are to improve the quality of education provided by the schools involved, to raise the levels of achievement of their pupils and to confirm whether or not the school complies with the registration standards laid down by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES).

The inspection system is designed to provide objective and dispassionate reports that include judgements and recommendations which schools should use to improve their provision and achievement. 

When a school applies from outside ISC to join one of the independent school associations it needs to have a satisfactory ISI inspection report before gaining initial accreditation. 

Every six years (every three years from 2008), the ISI inspects fee-paying schools. Inspections by ISI follow a specific legal framework for the maintenance and improvement of the quality of their membership. 

The Manor was last inspected in March 2005 when ISI stated: 

“The Manor Preparatory School is a vibrant community in which pupils receive a broad education which prepares them well for the next stage of their education. Pupils achieve high academic standards. The commitment and professionalism of the teaching staff ensure very good pastoral care, promote pupils’ learning and enable them to grow in self-confidence. Pupils enjoy all aspects of their school life.” 

The full inspection report is available here.