Independent Schools Inspectorate Report
Following the visit from the Independent Schools Inspectorate in June 2019 Moor Park received a glowing report. A copy of the full report is available to download below.
Moor Park was judged to be EXCELLENT in all areas, the highest rating available.
Key findings given were:
The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is EXCELLENT.
Excerpts from the Moor Park inspection report:
- ‘The pupils are typically articulate and extremely confident when speaking to others…they do not fear speaking in public and do so exceptionally well.’
- ‘The pupils’ attitudes to learning are excellent: they want to succeed in all they do.’
- ‘Listening comes easily to the pupils: they want to learn, not just from their teachers but from each other; and in assemblies the stillness of their concentration as they listen to members of staff or other pupils is palpable.’
- ‘The excellent knowledge, skills and understanding across the curriculum of pupils of all needs and abilities underpins their considerable achievements.’
- ‘Excellent examples of higher order study skills were seen.’
- ‘The pupils, including those with special educational needs… make good and often excellent progress in their learning. …Leaders’ and governors’ focus upon individual pupils and the dedication of the teaching staff have contributed greatly to this success.’
- ‘The pupils enjoy great success in academic subjects and in art, design, drama, music and sport.’
The quality of the pupils’ personal development is EXCELLENT.
Excerpts from the Moor Park inspection report:
- ‘Pupils display high levels of resilience, self-discipline, independence and self-confidence…The School’s recent initiative of the Mindset programme, promoted by leadership and governors, is successful in developing such qualities as well as other more intellectual ones…from the EYFS onwards…’
- ‘The moral awareness of the pupils, underpinned by the school’s Catholic ethos, is extremely well-developed.’
- ‘Behaviour throughout the school was observed to be exemplary and demonstrated most effectively the leadership’s commitment to kindness in the life of the school.’
- ‘The social development of the pupils is excellent, with boarding playing a central role in this development.’
Headmaster, Charlie Minogue said, “This report highlights both the historical strengths of Moor Park together with the improvements to the school made over the last few years, made possible due to the excellent working relationships between staff, pupils and parents. It is well-deserved recognition of the hard work contributed by everyone.”
Moor Park Early Years (Under Two’s)
As part of the above inspection (full report above) the EYFS provision for the Under 2’s was graded as OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS.
At Tick Tock Nursery, we strive to provide the best possible environment for our children to learn and develop in and we are so pleased this was observed during our recent ISI inspection on the 4th and 5th June 2019. We are absolutely delighted and very proud to be able to announce that we were graded an Outstanding nursery (Under2’s) in ALL areas;
Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
“Leaders have an ambitious vision that is clearly demonstrated through a detailed and comprehensive development plan and their aim to improve outcomes for children.”
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding
“Highly skilled staff have consistently high expectations of what children can achieve and are committed to ensuring that all children have equal opportunities and achieve their full potential.”
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding
“The setting provides exceptional care to ensure that all children’s needs are met.
Outcomes for children Outstanding
“Children meet or exceed the expected level of development for their age.”
Head of Early Years, Nicola Marshall Said, “We could not be prouder of our dedicated and passionate team who all work above and beyond in their roles, in what is what we consider to be one of the most important jobs there is – caring for your amazing children.”