Accreditation and Inspection

Padworth College is justly proud of its high standards in both the academic and pastoral fields of college life. It is important to us that these standards are assessed and given external recognition by the following independent educational inspectorates who examine our provision in detail and make independent reports.

Ofsted

Padworth College is regularly inspected by OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education) which is an independent inspectorate charged with contributing to the provision of better education and care through effective inspection and regulation of all schools in England.

The most recent inspection took place in March 2007 and praised the overall quality of education at Padworth.

Read the full report of the OFSTED Inspectorate

Society of Headmasters and Headmistresses in Independent Schools (SHMIS)

Padworth College is a member of the Society of Headmasters and Headmistresses in Independent Schools (SHMIS), an association of over 100 other well-established independent schools which promotes good practice and high standards within member schools.

Independent Schools Council (ISC)

Padworth College is accredited by the Independent Schools Council and is subject to rigourous inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate which inspects ISC member schools every six years. The last inspection took place in September 2007.

Boarding Schools Association (BSA)

Padworth College is a member of the Boarding Schools Association which promotes and serves boarding education. The BSA promotes the qualities of boarding life provided by all types of boarding schools in membership of the Association. The BSA encourages the highest standards of welfare for boarding pupils in its member schools.

British Council and English UK

Padworth College is inspected and accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English as a foreign language. The most recent inspection took place in May 2010 and we were pleased to receive a very positive report, a copy of which is available on request. We are members of English UK the national association of English language centres which have been accredited by the British Council under the English UK Accreditation Scheme.

UK Border Agency

Padworth College has been licensed by the UK Border Agency to enrol international students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System.