ISI Reports

“Pupils are motivated by the well-planned curriculum that focuses on academic subjects, such as English, mathematics, science and humanities, as well as emphasising creativity and problem-solving. The breadth of opportunity leads pupils to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding across a range of areas.”

In March 2025, we were visited by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate (ISI) which was conducted under the ISI’s new framework. A significant change in the framework is that independent schools no longer receive a single-word judgement or result such as ‘outstanding’ or ‘excellent’ to describe the outcome of the inspection. The report will more simply state if standards were ‘met’ or ‘unmet’.

You will see from our inspection report summary that there are substantial remarks that speak to the success of The Mall School as being a safe, industrious and caring environment, where relationships are at the core of our focus. It is clear from the report that staff and pupils alike enjoy the bustle and energy in the school to develop themselves and thrive.

“Pupils discuss and start to examine their aspirations for the future and to think about the personal qualities required to achieve their goals.”

Congratulations from the headmaster

Our headmaster, Sam Gosden congratulated the whole school community: “I would like to extend my thanks to the excellent staff at The Mall for their ongoing commitment to giving all pupils the best possible experience, and also to the pupils and their parents for being part of such a fantastic and supportive community, all of which has contributed to achieving this inspection outcome.”

To read the full report, or any from previous years, please click on the links below.

How are independent school in England inspected?

• The Department for Education is the regulator for independent schools in England
• ISI is approved by the Secretary of State for Education, to inspect independent schools in England, which are members of associations in membership of the Independent Schools Council
• ISI inspections report to the Department for Education on the extent to which the statutory Independent Schools Standards, the EYFS statutory framework requirements, the National Minimum Standards for boarding schools and any other relevant Standards are met
• For more information, please visit www.isi.net