INSPECTION REPORTS

ISI Additional Inspection 2026

Highlights of Inspection Report:

• Pupils know they will be listened to and supported if they have a worry to share.
• Leaders ensure that pupils understand the importance of online safety and pupils understand how to keep themselves safe when accessing the internet.
• Leaders in the early years have established a welcoming setting where staff understand and support the children’s needs and know them well. This helps children in Reception grow in confidence.
• Leaders ensure that pupils are appropriately supervised by staff. Leaders in the early years ensure that statutory staffing ratios are followed rigorously. Pupils know they can find a trusted adult quickly at any time and feel safe in school.
• Leaders have established a robust culture for the promotion of health and safety in the school.
• Leaders have a good understanding of risk assessment and mitigation.
• Staff understand their roles and can recognise indicators of possible harm or neglect. They note and act promptly to report any significant changes in pupils’ behaviour or other causes for concern to leaders.
• Leaders ensure that members of staff are suitably trained in safeguarding, including at induction.
• Leaders with responsibility for safeguarding undertake suitable higher-level safeguarding training. They understand contextual risks for pupils in the school and refresh their knowledge with regular updates.

ISI School Progress Monitoring Inspection March 2025

Leehurst Swan School is delighted to share the positive findings of our recent ISI progress monitoring inspection. The report further confirms our commitment to providing a ‘well-rounded education that nurtures both the academic and personal development of its pupils.’

ISI School Inspection September 2024

Leehurst Swan School is delighted to share the positive findings of our recent ISI inspection. The report confirms our commitment to providing a ‘well-rounded education that nurtures both the academic and personal development of its pupils.’ We are proud to be recognised for the following strengths:

1. Strong Academic and Creative Curriculum

• Our ‘well-planned and resourced curriculum’ ensures pupils excel in core subjects, including English, mathematics, and science, as well as in creative areas such as art, music, and drama.
• The report commends our Early Years provision as ‘high standard, with knowledgeable staff providing a stimulating environment in which children become confident learners.’

2. Supportive and Inclusive Community

• Leehurst Swan fosters a ‘supportive atmosphere’ where ‘pupils have positive relationships with staff’ and there is a ‘culture of respect within the school.’
• Our students show a ‘clear appreciation of equality and diversity’ and demonstrate respect and kindness toward others.

3. High-Quality SEND Support

• The school ‘ensures that the needs of all groups of pupils, including those who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are met’ through targeted initiatives and effective monitoring by our dedicated leadership team.

4. Broad Extra-Curricular and Leadership Opportunities

• Pupils benefit from a ‘wide range of extra-curricular activities’ and leadership programs, developing valuable skills beyond the classroom. Success in ‘regional and national competitions’ highlights our commitment to fostering well-rounded students.

5. Accessible, Effective Leadership

• The recent restructuring of our leadership team has positively impacted school provision. Leaders are described as ‘accessible, open to feedback, and dedicated to upholding the school’s ethos.’

This report affirms our dedication to providing an enriching, inclusive, and supportive educational experience at Leehurst Swan School. We look forward to building on this success, continuing to offer a high-quality education that prepares our students for a bright and fulfilling future.