Inspection Reports

St Peter’s School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which is overseen by the Department for Education (DfE). The inspection framework ensures that independent schools meet rigorous national standards across all aspects of school life, including education, safeguarding, wellbeing and leadership.

Our most recent inspection, conducted in February 2026, was carried out under the updated ISI framework. Schools are no longer awarded single-word judgements such as Excellent or Outstanding. Instead, inspectors assess whether a school meets or does not meet a comprehensive set of standards.

We are delighted to confirm that St Peter’s School met all of the required standards in every area. These include:

• Leadership and 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

• Safeguarding

This outcome reflects the strength of the school across all areas of provision, and our continued commitment to providing a high-quality education within a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.

The inspection report highlights a number of key strengths. Pupils are described as happy, confident and well-supported, benefiting from a strong sense of belonging within the school community. Teaching is underpinned by a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes curiosity and engagement, while strong relationships between pupils and staff support both academic success and personal development. The report also recognises the school’s effective pastoral care and safeguarding culture, alongside a rich co-curricular programme that enhances pupils’ experiences beyond the classroom.

2023 Inspection Outcome

Prior to the current framework, St Peter’s School was inspected in 2023 under the ISI’s Educational Quality Inspection (EQI) model, where graded judgements were awarded. We are proud that the school was rated EXCELLENT in all areas.

Inspectors found that:

• The quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent, with pupils making strong progress from their starting points and demonstrating high levels of knowledge across subjects.

• Pupils are confident, articulate communicators, who listen carefully, read widely and write with creativity and accuracy.

• Musical and creative skills are highly developed, reflecting the school’s strong commitment to the arts.

• Pupils are engaged, curious learners who enjoy working collaboratively and taking an active role in their learning.

In terms of personal development:

• Pupils are kind, respectful and tolerant, contributing positively to a diverse and inclusive community.

• They demonstrate a strong moral understanding and a clear sense of right and wrong.

• Pupils show spiritual awareness and an appreciation of the wider world beyond the material.

• Social skills are highly developed, with pupils making meaningful contributions both within school and in the local community.

• Pupils have a well-developed understanding of personal safety and wellbeing, recognising the importance of both physical and mental health.

Further Information

Further information on the Inspection process may be found here
Please click here to be re-directed to the school's ISI inspection reports on the ISI website.

Copies of our latest inspection reports may be found below.