Kingshott passes 'material change' inspection for move to GCSEs

We are delighted to have ‘passed’ our Material Change Inspection, conducted by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). This inspection is carried out when a school proposes significant changes, such as our move to offer GCSEs. Its purpose is to ensure that Kingshott is well prepared to implement any appropriate changes to its educational provision.

“It is wonderful to have this final ‘seal of approval’,” says Headmaster David Weston. “We have all been working incredibly hard to develop our GCSE curriculum, policies and procedures, as well as our educational offer, for future Year 9 to 11 cohorts.”

This official ‘green light’ to offer GCSEs follows a rigorous inspection, which took place in November 2023.
The inspector scrutinised a wide range of documentation, records and policies, met with the Head and Senior Leaders, visited different areas of the school, and spoke with groups of students and staff. Every aspect of education was reviewed in relation to Kingshott’s transition to offering GCSEs, including the curriculum, safeguarding, health and safety, premises, and leadership. All eight regulations were deemed “met”, and Kingshott’s strategic developments were officially “approved”.

In summary, the inspector stated:

“The governors and leadership have effectively planned for the proposed change. A broad and balanced curriculum has been developed to provide the development of knowledge and skills necessary to support the phased increase of older pupils.”

Please click here to read the full report.