AN Ascot girls’ school, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, has been awarded a glowing report in its latest inspection by the education watchdogs for independent schools.

St Georges girl’s school said they were delighted to receive the outstanding endorsement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

The education watchdog, the Independent Schools Inspectorate, found St George’s to be fully compliant with all regulations, and in both areas of the educational quality inspection, ‘pupils’ academic and other achievements’ and ‘pupils’ personal development’ the school was awarded the highest grade of ‘excellent.’

Head Liz Hewer said: “I am delighted that we were awarded the highest category of 'excellent' in both categories for Educational Quality.

“The report is a testament to our pupils of whom I am very proud, as well as the staff, parents, governors and alumnae, who all work together to make St George’s Ascot the school I am privileged to lead.

“The values of community, kindness, hard work, support and integrity shine through in this report and it is an impressive reminder of all the excellent work we do in and outside of school”.

The ISI report said: “Pupils make excellent progress throughout the school, achieving results at GCSE and A level which are well above the national average,” and said that the “Pupils’ positive attitudes towards learning are a striking feature of the school.”

ISI inspectors also highlighted the willingness of pupils to collaborate with fellow pupils who have different strengths and talents and recognised the high degree of inclusivity and the ability of pupils to get along with each other.

They noted that the girls are ‘highly confident, combining healthy self-knowledge, first-class social skills and an awareness of the world around them.’

The inspection took part in 2022 with Mr Graham Sims as the reporting inspector during the inspection where they spoke to both students and teachers to evaluate the level of education both academically and vocationally.

The school, located in Wells Lane, Ascot was established in 1923 with the aim of becoming a modern and progressive education establishment for girls and young women.