ISI Inspection Report | Cothill - Independent Prep School in Oxfordshire
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ISI Inspection Report

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ISI Report 2023
a group of children in a classroom - from Cothill - Independent Prep School in Oxfordshire

‘Imaginative and creative teaching strategies make lessons fun and learning highly enjoyable.’

 

Independent Schools Inspectorate

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‘Pupils achieve highly in sporting events, as exemplified by the considerable success of the school’s rugby, football and cricket teams and the standards reached in a wide range of other individual and team sports.’

 

Independent Schools Inspectorate

a group of boys in a classroom - from Cothill - Independent Prep School in Oxfordshire

‘Pupils’ social skills are of a high standard. They develop strong friendships and can work extremely well together.’

Independent Schools Inspectorate

Key findings

 

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

Pupils have especially well-developed oral communication skills and knowledge of advanced technical vocabulary.

Pupils’ numeracy skills show excellent development across the ability range.

Pupils’ study skills are a considerable strength. They are methodical in their work and display excellent thinking skills.

Pupils are highly enthusiastic learners, immersing themselves fully in all aspects of school life.

The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.

Pupils have a strong sense of themselves and are acutely aware of how they can improve their own performance.

Pupils display excellent attitudes to those who are different from them.

Pupils are socially aware and work extremely well with each other to achieve common goals.

Pupils are wholly committed to contributing positively to the lives of others within the school.