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‘ BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL RECEIVES HIGHEST RATINGS IN RECENT INSPECTION ’
Birkenhead School has been awarded the highest ratings in all areas following its December 2021 / January 2022 inspection visit by the Independent Schools Inspectorate ( ISI ).
Inspectors awarded Birkenhead School ’ s Early Years Provision the highest judgement of ‘ Outstanding ’ in all areas which included : its overall effectiveness ; the quality of education ; behaviour and attitudes ; personal development of children ; and leadership and management . The report drew particular attention to how well staff knew each child supporting the development of the children ’ s confidence and independence . Inspectors noted that by the end of Reception , the majority of pupils are attaining well above national age-related expectations .
In the wider School the findings were equally as positive , with inspectors awarding the quality of pupils ’ academic and other achievements , and the quality of personal development , as ‘ Excellent ’ – the highest possible rating . The inspectors found that pupils ' have extremely positive attitudes to learning ' and that ' they are enthusiastic and ambitious learners , with a tangible desire to succeed '. The report , which can be read on the School website , highlights that ' pupils have excellent communication skills ; they are highly articulate and confident speakers , and listen and respond maturely .' They reported that pupils achieve highly in a range of creative and physical pursuits and are supported in their achievements by the wideranging extra-curricular programme that the School offers across sport , music , drama , public speaking and academicextension offerings both inside and outside of the classroom .
Paul Vicars , Headmaster , comments , “ We are delighted that the findings of the eight-strong ISI Inspection team could not be stronger , and reflect the hard work and professionalism of School staff ; the inspection is an important external validation of our academic , pastoral and wider provision .”
“ As a School , we pride ourselves on offering an extensive range of academic and co-curricular opportunities . The combination of these allow pupils to develop into responsible and confident , young adults who hold strong core values . Given the challenges of recent years , the inspection findings are a credit to the talents , teamwork and resilience of the whole School community .'
The full report can be found online at : https :// www . birkenheadschool . co . uk / About / Reports-Reviews .
Birkenhead School is hosting a Whole School Open Day ( Nursery to Sixth Form ) on Saturday 7th May from 11.00am – 2.00pm and Assessment Days for entry to Year 7 in 2023 are being held on 13 / 14 / 15th June for pupils in Year 5 .
Prospective families are invited to register online at visit . birkenheadschool . co . uk or contact Ms Julie Hopper , PA to the Headmaster , seniorsadmissions @ birkenheadschool . co . uk for further information .
The Independent Schools Inspectorate ( ISI ) is the body approved by the Department of Education for the purpose of inspecting schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council ( ISC ) Associations and reporting on compliance with independent school regulations .
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