The Swaminarayan School was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in October 2008. The inspectors said:

“The Swaminarayan School provides its pupils of all ages including the Early Years, with a well-rounded educational experience of high quality.”
In the overall conclusions the inspectors said, “Academic standards are high overall when compared to those found nationally and the quality of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding. Pastoral support is excellent as are links with parents and the community.”
“The leadership of the school is outstanding and its management at each level and in both schools is very effective. It is very well supported by a highly qualified body of teaching staff who in turn are ably assisted by a committed team of administrative and ancillary staff.”

Pastoral Care
“Pastoral care and provision for the welfare, health and safety of the pupils are outstanding and are well suited to the needs of the pupils.”
“Throughout both schools, pupils retain their composure before and during lessons, show self-control and acquire a sense of purpose about their schooling.”

Academic Standards
“Most of what the school provides is either good or outstanding and fully supports the school’s aims to develop pupils’ values, self confidence and way of life and to promote high academic standards.”
In the Prep School, “Teaching is consistently of a high quality. The introduction of thinking maps and the ‘Philosophy for Children’ programme which helps pupils to think and learn for themselves has been highly successful.”
In the Senior school, “Much of the teaching provides excitement, challenge and enrichment beyond the normal curriculum.”

EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
“The provision in the EYFS is outstanding in meeting the needs of the children and fulfilling the setting’s aims.”

Principal’s Comments
The Principal Mr Mahendra Savjani said, “Although we know that we are an excellent school with high standards and brilliant examination results, we are delighted to have the endorsement from a team of ten highly experienced inspectors who spent a week in the school. The credit for this success goes to our teamwork – committed and dedicated staff supported by governors, hardworking pupils and parents who recognise the value of education.”
The full report can be viewed at http://www.isi.net/schools/7361/