On 14 January 2025, Eton College received its latest ISI School Report, which rated the School as having met all Standards against which association independent schools are assessed. Inspectors visited Eton on 12-14 November 2024 and their full report can be read here.
Among its findings, the report highlighted “an exceptionally flexible and broad co-curricular programme which allows pupils an extremely high degree of freedom and autonomy to develop their interests and passions. Pupils participate in, and often run, the very large range of activities. As a result, they develop the skills needed for their future lives and achieve success. This provision is a significant strength of the school.”
Meanwhile, Eton’s boarding provision was complimented for how “pupils are well cared for in boarding houses” alongside safeguarding procedures that are “effective and reflect current statutory guidance”. Teaching was observed to “encourage curiosity and promote lively discussion so that pupils have confidence to challenge ideas presented to them and ask perceptive questions”, supported by leaders who “actively promote the development of pupils’ creativity. Teaching in these areas is knowledgeable, very well resourced and well targeted to pupils’ interests and skill levels”.
Reflecting on boys’ academic outcomes, the report noted how “senior pupils achieve high levels of attainment in public examinations, and almost all move on to universities with high entrance requirements in the UK, Europe and the USA”.
The full range as Standards against which the School was assessed, all of which were met, are:
- leadership, management and governance
- quality of education, training and recreation
- pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- pupils’ social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards relating to safeguarding
The Independent Schools Inspectorate is appointed by the Department for Education to inspect association independent schools in England. Their inspections report on the extent to which the statutory Independent School Standards and other applicable regulatory requirements are met.
