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Inspection Reports
In 2010, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) visited Dunhurst and concluded that the school provides a "stimulating and exciting environment where individual talents are discovered and encouraged" and where pupils "love coming to school". Dunhurst Head Penny Watkins was commended for her "tireless drive and commitment to the highest possible standards".
The ISI published its report having visited Dunhurst in February and March 2010 to carry out a detailed inspection of the school which included lesson observations, interviews with pupils, staff and governors, and questionnaires for pupils and parents.
In 2008, the ISI carried out a full inspection of Bedales and Dunannie. The report concludes: 'Bedales and Dunannie are both very special places. They fulfil very well Badley's intent to educate the whole person. Dunannie does this exceptionally well; in particular, the opportunities it gives for pupils to think for themselves and to experiment and find things out. Bedales does the same through the richness of experience it offers. Bedales is no longer "a preposterous experiment" but both Bedales and Dunannie remain innovatory and not quite like anything else.'
In its boarding report in 2007, Ofsted rated Dunhurst with an overall quality rating of good.
Links to full reports:
Bedales: 2008 ISI inspection
Dunhurst: 2010 ISI inspection, 2007 Ofsted Boarding Report, 2004 ISI inspection
Dunannie: 2008 inspection
Additional Links
The Good Schools Guide (the original, straight-talking guide to good schools): read the Bedales entry
