Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School

Overview

This material change inspection assesses whether the school will meet independent school standards if it extends its age range to include three-year-olds and admits boys into the primary phase. The inspector concludes the school is "likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material changes relating to the school provision are implemented." The report highlights robust planning, strong leadership, and effective safeguarding arrangements.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "well sequenced" with effective transitions and clear plans for adapting teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Teaching activities are "well planned," featuring strong modelling by teachers that helps pupils become "confident in what they do."
• Phonics teaching is "strong," with teachers adhering strictly to the scheme and using repetition to help pupils embed knowledge.
• Leaders have developed a "comprehensive and detailed action plan" to manage the changes, considering staffing, funding, and community demand.
• Trustees demonstrate "strong knowledge of the independent school standards" and work effectively to hold leaders to account.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, stating the school is likely to meet all checked standards upon implementation of the proposed changes.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding team is "knowledgeable and experienced," with leaders who "respond to and follow up on safeguarding concerns in a timely manner" and challenge external agencies to ensure best support for pupils.