ISI Inspection & Accreditation

ISI Inspection Report

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) praised ICS London for the strength of its safeguarding culture, recognising it as central to all aspects of school life. Inspectors also highlighted the quality of teaching and learning, alongside the school’s ability to personalise the curriculum and learning experience for every child. Overall, the report reflects a school where every decision is made with pupils firmly at the heart.

ISI Inspection Report 2026

ISI Inspection Report 2023

ISI Inspection Report 2018

Ofsted Report 2016

Key Strengths

Leadership and Management and Governance

● Leaders ensure that pupils’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything that the school stands for

● Leaders actively promote pupils’ wellbeing and support each young person’s learning and personal development

● Being apart of Globeducate allows for our students to have access to a wealth of different experiences

● The school’s aims and ethos are at the forefront of all planning

● Development plans are consistently monitored and reported on by leaders to promote positive outcomes

● Governors regularly visit the school to assess its strengths and areas for development; this is part of the dynamic self- evaluation

Quality of Education, Training and Recreation

● They ensure that pupils not only acquire knowledge but grow into confident, capable global citizens

● This purposeful approach nurtures the intellectual curiosity and emotional resilience pupils need to engage

● Leaders ensure systematic tracking of pupils’ progress and attainment

● Leaders provide a truly individualised and bespoke programme of study within the curriculum

● However long a pupils spends at ICS London, they gain an insight into the global community and an understanding of what it is to be part of such a community

● Leaders provide a truly individualised and bespoke programme of study within the curriculum

● Staff plan work carefully to match pupils’ needs

Pupils’ Physical and Mental Health and emotion wellbeing

● Teachers provide an age - appropriate programme of activities for all students

● Teachers and support staff promote positive relationships through the consistent application of the values-based behaviour policy that is understood by all pupils.

● Pupils show high levels of tolerance and respect towards each other

● Early years leaders successfully prompt constructive relationships between children

● Leaders implement an appropriate and effectively monitored anti-bullying strategy

● Staff are consistently caring, approachable and accessible

Pupils’ social and economic education and contribution to society

Safeguarding

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Accreditation

International Baccalaureate World SchoolOriginators of the curriculum and programme, the IB recognises ICS London as an IB World School and its ability to deliver the programme at a high level.

Independent Schools Inspectorate UK (ISI)The ISI monitors and evaluates all aspects of independent schools in the United Kingdom against standards set by the government and Department for Education, and recognises ICS London as a fully compliant educational provider.

Independent Schools Association (ISA)Founded in 1878, the ISA provides professional support to members and accredited schools across the United Kingdom. The support provided aims to make a positive difference to learning environments.

Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel

ICS London offers internationally recognised iGCSE qualifications through Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel, ensuring rigorous academic standards and globally respected pathways for students.

International Baccalaureate Schools & Colleges Association (IBSCA)IBSCA is the association for IB schools in the UK and Ireland and membership is only for those schools that have been recognised as a IB World School. The association works with universities to promote IB and also provides professional development opportunities for teachers and staff.