A PRIVATE school in Shinfield is celebrating after being awarded top marks.
Leighton Park School was awarded a double excellent by the Independent School Inspectorate (ISI). It is the highest award an independent school can be given, which recognises both the quality of pupils’ personal development and academic progress.
Findings include the progress made by pupils with special educational needs and the outstanding commitment pupils have to contributing to the school and wider community. It is the first time the school has gained the top category in all areas of inspection.
Headteacher Matthew Judd said that he is pleased that the report is so positive about every aspect of his school.
“This is testament to the collective commitment and dedication of the whole school community — students, parents, staff, governors and Old Leightonians,” he said.
“Leighton Park is a truly remarkable school and I am tremendously pleased that the work and character of all of the community has been recognised this way.”
The report follows several accolades for Leighton Park in recent years, including gaining the Independent Schools Association award for outstanding local community involvement last year, for the second year running. In 2020, the school won a national award for excellence in science, technology and maths education.
