The Purpose of a School Inspection

The prime purposes of inspection by 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 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 heads' associations it needs to have a satisfactory ISI inspection report before gaining initial accreditation.

A satisfactory inspection report enables a school to be re-accredited as a member of its association. Inspections normally occur every six years.