Setting

Education and boarding inspection summary: Kings London 14 to 16 May 2024 Education and boarding inspection summary for Kings London 25 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, London BR3 4PR

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Outcome

The education overall effectiveness judgement is: good

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Outcome

The judgement for the experiences and progress of children in the boarding provision is: good

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What is it like to attend this school?

◼ All students are made to feel welcome in this school. Staff look after students well and keep them safe. Typically, students described the school as a ‘second family’. The school has a calm and friendly atmosphere. Students enjoy making new friends here and are respectful to each other and staff.

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What is it like to attend this school?

◼ Students are very well motivated, and they work hard. They have a mature attitude towards their studies. The school helps students to achieve their ambitions to continue their studies at university. Teachers know their students well and give them lots of support.

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What is it like to attend this school?

◼ Students behave well in lessons and around the school. They are determined to make the most of their time here. Students have a wide choice of enrichment activities which staff encourage them to attend. They particularly enjoy taking part in activities such as badminton, chess, gardening and art. Students and staff have the chance to show off their talents by performing in the ‘Kings Got Talent’ event. The school organises some educational visits such as to London museums.

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What is it like to attend this school?

◼ Students are very well motivated, and they work hard. They have a mature attitude towards their studies. The school helps students to achieve their ambitions to continue their studies at university. Teachers know their students well and give them lots of support. Education and boarding inspection summary: Kings London 14 to 16 May 2024 The inspectors made two recommendations to help the school improve, covering variability in curriculum implementation and minor improvements to safeguarding.

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What is it like to attend this school?

The school meets all of the independent school standards .

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What is it like to board at this school?

◼ Students enjoy coming to stay in London and attending this school. Students make good academic progress and enjoy the extensive opportunities to take part in activities outside of the school day. These activities help students to explore the local area, as well as visiting famous London landmarks and museums. These experiences also give students the opportunities to practice their language skills and provide memorable times of their time in London.

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What is it like to board at this school?

◼ Students have support from their host families and school staff. Host families speak positively about students and told inspectors about how many students stay in touch for many years. Tutors complete useful work in mixed tutor sessions so that they can help students to develop socially and prepare them for life outside of school.

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What is it like to board at this school?

◼ Students make good progress with their language skills while studying at the school. If additional support is needed school staff put this in place quickly. In addition, the immersive aspect of the hosting approach also strongly supports language and social development which is a key strength of the school.

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What is it like to board at this school?

◼ Students have mostly positive experience in their host homes. If students feel that the arrangements are not working, they raise these issues to the accommodation staff. These staff then act quickly to ensure that students move homes, so they feel comfortable to continue their time studying in London.

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What is it like to board at this school?

◼ Students who are new to the country and to London, are helped to settle with a structured induction, as well as with informal support from their hosts. The school arranges sessions to help students understand safety aspects of living in London. The local police support these which emphasises their importance. This helps students to feel safe where they live.

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What is it like to board at this school?

◼ Staff and students in the school come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The school has a strong multi-national and multi-cultural feel. In addition, staff promote British values across the school. Students enjoy learning from each other, and staff teach them to be understanding of people's differences and equality. As a result, students have a well-rounded experience where everyone celebrates diversity and individuality. Education and boarding inspection summary: Kings London 14 to 16 May 2024 ◼ Students have aspirations for their continuing education after school. Most students have plans to attend other schools in Britain and aspire to attend university courses. Staff and leaders strongly encourage this aspiration.

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What is it like to board at this school?

The school meets all the national minimum standards.

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The inspectors made six recommendations to help the school improve, covering safeguarding, complaints outcomes and leaders’ visits to host homes.

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◼ View the full inspection report for the education provision: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/27/138384

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◼ View the full inspection report for the boarding provision: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/1/1159264 Education and boarding inspection summary: Kings London 14 to 16 May 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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