Unity Girls High School

Unity Girls High school 2 Boscobel Street, London, NW8 8PS

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Inspection dates 15 to 17 November 2021 - incomplete

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Information about this inspection and main inspection findings

This was an unannounced emergency standard inspection visit commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE). This inspection visit followed the school’s material change inspection in September 2021, which found that the school did not meet the independent school standards relevant to the material change in Parts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8.

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Information about this inspection and main inspection findings

This incomplete inspection started in November 2021. The inspection team was not able to complete the on-site evidence-gathering activities on 17 November 2021 due to reasons beyond their and the school’s control and accordingly it was not possible to undertake a full assessment of the evidence gathered.

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Information about this inspection and main inspection findings

An emergency inspection of the school was carried out in November 2023, commissioned by the DfE. There were no pupils or staff in attendance when inspectors visited at that time. The emergency inspection of November 2023 is the subject of a separate inspection report.

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Information about this inspection and main inspection findings

It has not been possible to gather additional evidence and undertake a full assessment of the evidence to complete the inspection because the school was temporarily closed for an extended period from November 2021 onwards. This means that no judgements could be reached and we were unable to determine compliance against the independent school standards. The school formally closed on 21 February 2024 and has been removed from the DfE’s register of schools.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

It has not been possible to undertake a full assessment of the evidence and determine compliance with the independent school standards. The school is now closed.

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School details

This incomplete inspection was carried out under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school's suitability for continued registration as an independent school.

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School details

Annual fees (day pupils) £4,500 to £5,000

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 5 to 7 June 2018

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Information about this school

 Unity Girls High School was an independent secondary day school for girls of Muslim faith. The headteacher is also the sole proprietor. There is no governing body.  At the time of the school’s previous standard inspection in June 2018, it was based at 22 Village Way, Willesden, London NW10 0LN. In early September 2021, the school relocated to 2 Boscobel Street, London NW8 8PS.  The school has been temporarily closed since November 2021. This school is now formally closed and has been removed from the DfE’s register of schools.

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Inspection team

Amanda Fraser, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector

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