St Christopher’s The Hall in Beckenham achieved Outstanding in its recent ISI Inspection Report, carried out in March 2025, also receiving a ‘significant strength’
St Christopher’s The Hall, Beckenham is celebrating its recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, carried out in March 2025. Under ISI’s new framework – which evaluates academic achievement, compliance, personal development, leadership, and the overall quality of education – the school received a report that highlights its ambition and commitment to teaching and learning.
The school was awarded a ‘significant strength’ for its leadership of teaching and learning and the continuous improvement of the quality of education. This is the highest commendation ISI can give, reserved only for areas that have a sustained, transformative impact on all pupils. ‘Leaders’ strategic focus and action to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of education is a significant strength,’ the report noted. ‘Through this approach, leaders strive for excellence in pupils’ experience of their curriculum.’
Head Tom Carter says: “This report is a powerful affirmation of everything we stand for at St Christopher’s. It reflects the dedication of our staff, the joyful engagement of our pupils, and the strength of our community. We are thrilled”.
The report comes at an exciting time for St Christopher’s The Hall. Earlier this year, it was announced the school would be joining St Dunstan’s Education Group, which now educates nearly 1,800 children in south-east London. St Dunstan’s Group CEO Nick Hewlett says: ‘The whole group is delighted with St Christopher’s The Hall’s latest ISI report.
“To be awarded a significant strength is still rare within the prep sector and is an endorsement of the inspiring education Tom and his team provide for the children under their care.”
The inspectors praised the school’s curriculum, inclusive ethos and co-curricular programme, also praising the Early Years’ provision in Nursery and Reception classes, including the structured phonics and reading programmes to develop early literacy.
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