Good Schools Guide 2024
Alongside the Independent Schools Inspectorate’s ‘Excellent’ descriptor of the quality of its pupils’ personal development, Loughborough Amherst School has been recognised by independent reviewers for its small class sizes, ‘village school feel,’ and nurturing environment.
The 2024 review of Loughborough Amherst School by the Good Schools Guide gives a real insight to the academic and pastoral excellence on offer at the School. Read the full review here and register for Open Morning.
"We marvelled at its petite, picture postcard perfection on a pretty plot. It feels like ‘a village school – that’s its appeal’ say parents who are delighted with this nurturing environment where staff really know each pupil and can tailor their education accordingly."
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Summary of the ISI Inspection Report 2021
A team of inspectors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate spent four days examining every aspect of school life including;
- Pupils’ achievements and learning
- Contribution of curricular and extra-curricular provision
- Contribution of teaching
- Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- Pastoral care, and welfare, health and safety provision
- Leadership and management, including links with parents
On academic and other achievements
“Progress from a very broad range of starting points is good. Pupils with SEND achieve particularly well, due to effectively targeted support.”
“Pupils make good progress in numeracy throughout the age range. They successfully apply these skills across other areas of the curriculum.”
“Pupils’ attitudes to learning are positive, supportive and pro-active. They work well collaboratively and enjoy the opportunity to work with others.”
On personal development
“Pupils value community engagement and proactively support initiatives to support those in the local and wider communities.”
“Pupils demonstrate a deep understanding of the non-material aspects of life which permeates through their experience at school.”
“Pupils have a very well developed sense of right and wrong. They are honest, have high levels of integrity and understand the need for a community to work within a set of rules.”
"…don’t overlook Amherst – we get the best deal and none of the pressures of a selective, larger school but with all the benefits. Ideal for those happy to be a big fish in this small pond, with access to an ocean of opportunity."