Beachborough Prep awarded prestigious “Significant Strength” in ISI inspection

Beachborough is delighted to announce the results of its recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, which took place from 2 to 4 December 2025. The inspectors’ report highlighted the school’s inclusive culture, strong values and commitment to educational excellence, celebrating Beachborough as a place that nurtures both academic progress and personal development.


The school is proud to have been awarded a significant strength, a rare andprestigious recognition within the ISI framework, in addition to meeting all inspection standards. Inspectors reported:

‘Leaders provide pupils with meaningful opportunities to contribute to the local and wider community, many of which involve pupil-led initiatives. Involvement in these initiatives aligns with the school’s values of empathy and engagement. Leaders’ active promotion of pupils’ involvement in the wider community has a highly beneficial impact on the pupils’ social development and empathy and is a significant strength of the school.’

Head of Beachborough Prep School, Simone Mitchell, said

“We are incredibly proud of this achievement. The significant strength awarded to Beachborough recognises who we are as a school. It reflects the authentic way our children engage with the world around them, their willingness to lead with kindness and empathy, and the opportunities we provide for them to flourish as ethical, compassionate, and morally grounded individuals. Preparing our children for their future lives, with strong values and compassion, sits at the very heart of our purpose.”

The report also acknowledged Beachborough Prep School’s commitment to:

• Supporting pupils to fully develop their talents and skills
• Delivering a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum
• Adapting teaching to meet the needs of every learner

Simone continued, “This success is the result of the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm and spirit of our pupils, the support of our parents, and the strategic guidance of our governors. It is truly a team effort, and we are thrilled to see our culture and practice recognised in this way.”

This recognition comes at an exciting moment for the school, as Beachborough has also been included in Talk Education’s brand new Top 250 Prep & Senior Schools in the UK list - an accolade shaped on the experiences and recommendations of the school community, past and present, as well as by the school’s academic achievements and pastoral strengths.


February 2026