St Christopher School Inspection Reports

The Independent Schools Inspectorate framework alternates between a detailed report on the quality of education and a shorter compliance inspection. Our most recent reports can be downloaded below:

ISI School Inspection Report (September 2025)

St Chris has “met all standards” following its most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), carried out in September 2025.

While ISI no longer provides single-word judgements, the report provides a detailed and affirming picture of a school rooted in strong relationships, thoughtful leadership and a clear commitment to the wellbeing and development of every pupil. It reflects the commitment of our staff, leadership team and governors, the thoughtful feedback from parents, and the open, engaging conversations inspectors held with our pupils.

Inspectors describe St Chris as a “supportive and collaborative environment where pupils feel at ease and are encouraged to thrive personally and academically.” They highlight the distinctive St Chris ethos that places the individual at the centre of school life, fostering self-confidence, mutual respect and a strong sense of belonging. 

We encourage families to read the report in full by clicking the link below.

ISI SCHOOL INSPECTION REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2025

Previous ISI Reports 

ISI Progress Monitoring Inspection Report (April 2023)

ISI Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection Report (October 2022)

ISI Regulatory Compliance Inspection Report

ISI Integrated Inspection Report (2016)

Good Schools Guide 2024

“How rare to find a school to suit both the artistic child and the mathematician, the reader and the doer, and to value them all equally.”

GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE - ST CHRIS REVIEW

Muddy Stilettos 2026

• “A progressive approach to education that values curiosity, kindness and individuality as much as academic achievement.”

• “The school must adapt itself around the needs of the children, not the children conforming to the rigours of an organisation.”

• “Those who value independent thought and a broad education that develops the individual will do well here.”

• “It is a school that prides itself on doing things differently.”

Muddy Stilettos - St Chris Review

Affiliations

St Christopher School is a member of the following associations:

Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools

The Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS) supports and advises governing bodies of schools in the independent sector on all aspects of governance, under the umbrella of the Independent Schools Council. The objectives of the association are the advancement of education and the promotion of good governance in independent schools.

Boarding Schools’ Association

St Chris is a full member of the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA), which works to represent member boarding schools, trains staff and promotes boarding education in both independent and state boarding schools.

British Boarding Schools Network

BBSN provides services and a network for UK boarding schools to successfully meet and develop partnerships with a global network of trusted educational agents.

Independent Schools’ Bursars Association

The Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA) supports and advises the bursars and senior management staff of more than 1000 independent schools across the UK and overseas. Their services are designed to assist school staff in the successful administrative, financial and operational management of their schools.

Independent Schools Council

The Independent Schools Council brings together seven associations of independent schools, their heads, bursars and governors and represents over 1,200 independent schools in the UK and overseas. These schools are ranked among the best in the world and educate more than half a million children each year.

The Society of Heads

St Chris is a member of The Society of Heads – an association of heads of well-established Independent schools and one of the constituent organisations of the Independent Schools Council.

Awards

ISM Gold Award

St Chris was awarded the Incorporated Society of Musicians’ Gold Award in 2016 and again in 2017 as more than 20% of all of the School’s GCSE students achieved an A* to C in GCSE music, putting St Chris in the top 70 schools in England.

International School Award

The British Council International School Award supports us to embed international learning into the curriculum. Working towards the award gives pupils and teachers a new perspective on the world, and the skills to work in a global economy.

Arkwright School

St Chris has been recognised as an Affiliated Arkwright School and is committed to the Arkwright mission of identifying, inspiring and nurturing future leaders in engineering and technical design.

Eco-School Green Flag - Disinction

We are delighted to share that in June 2025, St Christopher School was awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction – a recognition of our pupils’ commitment to environmental stewardship and the thoughtful, purposeful work carried out across our community.

Receiving the Green Flag with Distinction signals that the impact of our work has been recognised as exemplary. It highlights the way our pupils have taken ownership, shaped decisions and inspired one another. It also affirms our longstanding commitment to preparing children to be thoughtful, responsible contributors to the world around them.

This award celebrates their determination, their curiosity, and their belief that small actions taken together, can lead to meaningful change.