Town Close School - Inspection Reports Pupil Login | Parent Login Staff Login | Inspector Login HOME ABOUT US ADMISSIONS NEWS & EVENTS PTA STAFF VACANCIES CONTACT US READ OUR 'OUTSTANDING' INSPECTION REPORT DOWNLOAD OUR PROSPECTUS VIEW OUR HEADMASTER'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER VIEW OUR CALENDAR AND TERM DATES HOME ABOUT US INSPECTION REPORT INSPECTION REPORT ISI Inspection Report Town Close School was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in October and November 2011. To view the report, click here The reports of the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) not only represent a very reliable indicator of each school’s quality; in the absence of ‘league tables’ they provide a vital guide to help parents identify the sector’s top-performing Prep/Junior Schools in the country. This particular report confirms Town Close to be an exceptional school – not only in comparison with others in Norfolk, but as one of a small number nationally to have been graded excellent/outstanding in every single element covered by the inspection. Whilst I am proud of the grades across the board, I would like to draw your attention particularly to the assessment of teaching at Town Close (Section 3c). A look at inspection reports – they are all available on the ISI website – shows that this is one of the hardest aspects in which to achieve top grading, yet it is arguably the most important. The inspectors were impressed not just with the very large quantity of outstanding lessons but with the fact that all these lessons were delivered in such a wide variety of ways because the teachers felt able to be individuals. This is something we have worked very hard to achieve and we shall continue to evaluate all we do in this vital aspect of schooling to ensure we maintain this level of excellence. It is a privilege to be Headmaster of Town Close and to nurture children's development thanks to the outstanding support of colleagues, governors and parents. and crucially the enthusiasm and commitment of the children themselves.We are fortune indeed to be part of this wonderful community and proud to see its qualities endorsed so strongly by the objective judgements of the inspection team. Nicholas Bevington, Headmaster IN THIS SECTION ETHOS / AIMS PRE-PREP: AGE 3-7 PREP: AGE 7-13 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FACILITIES INSPECTION REPORT REGULATORY INFORMATION ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS STAFF / GOVERNORS ACTIVATE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME HOME Calendar / Term Dates End of Term Letter - 12/07/13 Headmaster's Weekly Newsletters ABOUT Ethos / Aims Pre-Prep: Age 3-7 Prep: Age 7-13 Extra-Curricular Activities Facilities Inspection Report Regulatory Information Academic Performance and Scholarships Staff / Governors Activate Holiday Programme ADMISSIONS Apply Fees and Payments Visits and Open Mornings Prospectus NEWS & EVENTS Pre-Prep Prep Academic Performance Charity Trips and Excursions Sports and Outdoors PTA PTA Meet the PTA PTA Purchases Forthcoming PTA Events PTA News and Events STAFF VACANCIES CONTACT Directions Map © Town Close House Co-Educational Preparatory School | 14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LR | Tel: 01603 620 180 | Terms | Privacy | Sitemap Town Close House Educational Trust Ltd | Registered Charity No. 311293 | Registered Company No. 940118 Created by The Point