ISI Inspection Reports

Here is a link to the previous Regulatory Compliance Inspection Report, December 2021

In our last full inspection of Educational Quality in 2017, Francis Holland was classified as ‘Excellent’ in every category.

Here are some of the key quotes which we are proud to share:

The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.

• The school is notably successful in fulfilling its aims to provide an education which promotes independent thought, enthusiasm for learning and leadership skills.
• Girls show very high levels of skill, knowledge and understanding in all areas of learning and in their extra-curricular activities.
• Girls demonstrate outstanding attitudes to learning throughout the school.
• In the EYFS, the youngest girls show mature communication skills, speaking clearly and confidently and listening well to each other. (page 8)
• Girls are keen to keep trying until they succeed’ as a Year 5 pupils said, “If I can’t do something, I know it’s just that I can’t do it ” (page 8)

The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.

• Girls develop outstanding self-confidence and strong social skills.
• Girls have excellent spiritual understanding and a well-developed sense of moral integrity. They treat each other and staff with kindness and consideration.
• Girls have a very strong sense of community and are proud of their school. They are respectful of the beliefs and heritage of others, and their behaviour is exemplary.
• Girls fully understand the need to establish balance in activities to stay physically and mentally healthy.

We were also fully compliant in meeting our obligations with regard to the eight parts outlined in the separate Compliance Inspection April 2017.