Brighton College Inspection 2024
It is a wonderful privilege to be Head Master of such a vibrant, generous and caring community.
When the phone rang in October to announce the arrival of a team of inspectors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, I confess that I felt quite excited: excited that they would see our fabulous school in action, speak to our brilliant pupils and staff, have the chance to walk into science labs and classrooms, assemblies and activities.
I am delighted to share the main findings from their three-day visit to Brighton in the following pages. I hope that, as you read on, you feel as proud as I am. Their full report can be found on our website here
Steve Marshall-Taylor Head Master
“The school’s enriching curriculum and activities programme is a significant strength… carefully designed to excite and inspire pupils.”
“Pupils are encouraged to innovate and initiate change.”
Life at Brighton College
“Pupils thrive personally and academically in a community where individual identity is understood and valued.”
“An environment in which pupils enjoy learning, flourish academically and take advantage of the many opportunities available to them.”
“The culture develops pupils who want to make a difference both in their community and in the wider world.”
“A culture of kindness throughout the school develops pupils who are confident, keen to support others and mutually respectful. This is a significant strength of the school.”
“An emphasis on kindness permeates all aspects of school life.”
“The
school-wide teaching of active allyship, and that no one is worth more or less than another, is underlined by the attitudes and actions of the community.”
“A school that values kindness and the uniqueness of the individual.”
A Culture of Kindness
“Pupils understand the importance of valuing and treating all people as equal.”
“Pupils consistently achieve very high results at GCSE and A-level.”
A Love of Learning
“Pupils thrive and make rapid progress.”
“High-quality teaching helps pupils to write effectively and develop investigative skills, gradually becoming increasingly independent learners.”
“A culture that promotes intellectual engagement and academic challenge.”
“Pupils are fully engaged in class, contribute their ideas and ask insightful and thoughtful questions.”
“Many pupils achieve success in national competitions such as sports and music events, essay prizes and computer game design.”
Beyond the Classroom
“Participation in sport is high, and many individuals and teams enjoy national success.”
“High quality creative work often draws on the natural world.”
“Pupils develop skills in areas such as rhetoric, musicality and problem solving through engagement in clubs such as debating, chamber choir and scuba physics.”
“A welcoming and supportive boarding environment that gives pupils a clear sense of belonging.”
Boarding Life
“The leadership of boarding is highly effective and the welltrained boarding staff look after their pupils with great care.”
“The caring ethos of the school is reflected in the way pupils interact with each other.”
“The close relationship between boarding staff and pupils helps foster a culture of kindness.”
