International School of London
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 139 Gunnersbury Avenue London W3 8LG |
| Reference Number | 102550 |
The International School of London has been rated as 'Good' overall in its recent inspection. The school provides a broad and coherent curriculum, particularly excelling in teaching modern foreign languages and ensuring personalized support for students who speak English as an additional language. Pupils demonstrate a strong enjoyment of their studies and receive appropriate career guidance, with a good emphasis on personal development and affairs. Additionally, the school maintains a respectful and welcoming environment, fostering positive behavior and attitudes among students. While the school has notable strengths, there are areas for improvement particularly in the secondary phase. Staff need to reinforce the checking of pupils' understanding regularly to ensure that any knowledge gaps are identified and addressed more effectively. Furthermore, the oversight by leaders on the implementation of the school’s plans could be improved to ensure greater accountability and effectiveness in monitoring outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 397 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.91%
Girls: 45.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2010 | Light touch inspection |
| 27 Sep 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on modern foreign languages in the curriculum.
- Effective personal support for pupils learning English as an additional language.
- Coherent curriculum structure that builds knowledge cumulatively over time.
- Opportunities for pupils to discuss and share learning promote communication skills.
- Well-implemented phonics programme supports early reading development.
- High levels of pupil engagement in extracurricular activities and school life.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of routine checks on pupils' understanding in lessons, particularly in the secondary phase.
- Leaders' oversight of the school’s work is not consistently rigorous.
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