Stonyhurst rated excellent in all areas of latest inspection

under inspection. The dedication of the school in fulfilling its aims and the out standing achievements of the pupils in academic studies and attitudes to learning, in addition to personal development, were subjects of particular praise.

Stonyhurst College and its prep school, Sto nyhurst St Mary’s Hall have been awarded the highest possible rating of ‘excellent in all areas’ following an inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), maintaining its global reputation for outstanding teaching and care in the com petitive independent school sector.

Stonyhurst underwent a comprehensive inspection of its teaching, pastoral care, fa cilities and extra-curricular provision in April 2023 as part of the regular inspection procedures for independent schools. The key findings of the report acknowledged the excellence of the school in every area

The report recognised the high standards of academic achievement of the pupils, stating that ‘pupils of all ages and abilities display excellent attitudes towards their learning’ and ‘possess strong study skills and take an inquiry-based approach to their studies’ with their academic and other achievements being ‘wide and varied and highly accomplished’. Pupils were found to be ‘highly articulate and speak with eloquence when addressing others’.

From a personal development perspective, the report documents that ‘pupils of all ages show excellent levels of selfunder standing’ and ‘show strong levels of perseverance when faced with challenges’. Pupils were found to ‘demonstrate high levels of self-esteem’.

On global matters, ‘pupils have a highly de veloped sense of social awareness; they are passionate about making a difference and fully committed to helping others through service and voluntary work’, ‘pupils have a strong appreciation for the multicultural nature and diversity of the school community’, and ‘the overwhelming majority of parents agreed that the school actively promotes values of democracy and respect and tolerance of other people’, a reflection of Stonyhurst’s aim to develop men and women with a global outlook, who can play a positive role in the world as outstanding people of the future.