At Steephill School, we are incredibly proud of the high standards we set for our pupils and the care, ambition and commitment that underpin everything we do.

As an independent school, Steephill is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Like Ofsted, ISI provides rigorous, independent inspection of schools, assessing compliance with the Independent School Standards alongside the quality of education and pupils’ wider development.

July 2026 – Compliance Inspection

We are delighted that our most recent ISI inspection, carried out in July 2026, confirmed that Steephill School is fully compliant in all areas.

The inspection recognised that the school continues to meet the required Independent School Standards, providing assurance that our pupils are educated and cared for within a safe, nurturing and ambitious environment.

This latest report is a wonderful reflection of the hard work and dedication of our staff, the positive attitudes of our pupils and the strong partnership we share with our families. We are incredibly proud of the outcome.

June 2023 – Compliance Inspection

Our previous ISI Compliance Inspection in June 2023 also confirmed that Steephill School was fully compliant in all areas.

May 2019 – Educational Quality & Focused Compliance Inspections

Our Educational Quality Inspection and Focused Compliance Inspection in May 2019 found that:

• Academic Achievement – EXCELLENT
• Pupils’ Personal Development – EXCELLENT

These were the highest possible judgements awarded by ISI at the time and reflected the excellent academic outcomes and personal development of our pupils.

We are immensely proud of our inspection history and, most importantly, of the pupils, staff and families who contribute to making Steephill the special school it is today.

Our latest inspection report provides an opportunity to see the school through the eyes of an independent inspectorate and to celebrate the high standards, care and ambition that are at the heart of Steephill.

We invite you to explore our inspection reports below and discover more about life, learning and achievement at Steephill School.