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Chiswick School was last inspected in January 2020 and was found to be Good with Outstanding Personal Development. In January 2025, Ofsted returned for an ungraded inspection which highlighted significant improvement in all areas since their last visit. They were so impressed that they will be returning to carry out a full inspection to allow the school to showcase all areas with a graded inspection/report.

The inspection report released today commends the school for the "exceptional level of care and support" provided to students, ensuring their academic success, well-being, and personal development. Inspectors found that students at Chiswick School "achieve well, are kept safe and are thoroughly prepared for their next steps." Sixth form students and older pupils acknowledged the school's transformation, expressing their trust in teachers and valuing them as "highly positive role models."

Behaviour and learning expectations were recognised as key strengths, with inspectors noting that "pupils are expected to behave well and engage positively in their learning, which they do." The report also praised students for reading and writing "like experts," demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm in lessons.

Beyond academic success, the breadth of extracurricular opportunities at Chiswick School was celebrated. OFSTED highlighted the "wealth of opportunities" available to students, including music, sport, drama, art, science, and politics. The school's orchestra, steel band, and choir regularly perform at prestigious venues, while extracurricular activities such as boxing, computing, drama, and rowing provide diverse enrichment experiences. Students also benefit from cultural activities, including theatre visits, museum trips, and overseas residentials.

The school’s curriculum was described as "meticulously designed," ensuring that students build strong foundations in their learning and achieve highly across a broad range of subjects. Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional support, and literacy is a key focus, with inspectors noting that "all pupils gain the accuracy, fluency and confidence in reading they need to access the full curriculum."

The dedication of Chiswick School’s staff was also praised, with the report highlighting their subject expertise and ability to inspire students. Inspectors observed that "teachers design tasks that effectively enable pupils to practise and apply new knowledge," ensuring deep understanding and strong academic outcomes.

Personal development is a cornerstone of the school’s ethos, with OFSTED acknowledging that "the school has extremely high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and conduct, applied consistently." Relationships between staff and students were described as "warm and respectful," fostering a positive learning environment. The report also praised the school's approach to character development, preparing students to be "responsible, respectful, and active citizens." Initiatives such as the sixth form ‘give back hour,’ where students contribute to their school and local community, were commended.