Both Ofsted and ISI have visited recently and both inspections have been resounding successes. There are an unprecedented seventeen counts of 'Outstanding' in the ISI reports and Ofsted rated Cottesmore as 'Outstanding'. We hope the reports give you a flavour of the commitment that Cottesmore gives each individual.

About the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is a body approved for the purpose of inspection under Section 162A of the Education Act 2002. As such, they report to the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) on the extent to which schools meet statutory requirements. The quality of our service is monitored by Ofsted on behalf of the DCSF. ISI is a not-for-profit organisation, led by a Board of Directors. The Chief Inspector is responsible for the overall organisation, management and staffing of ISI and is also a member of the Board.

About Ofsted

The new Ofsted – the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills – came into being on 1 April 2007. It brings together the wide experience of four formerly separate inspectorates. It will inspect and regulate care for children and young people, and inspect education and training for learners of all ages.

Ofsted wants to raise aspirations and contribute to the long term achievement of ambitious standards and better life chances for service users. Their educational, economic and social well-being will in turn promote England's national success

To achieve this they will report fairly and truthfully; they will listen to service users and providers; and they will communicate our findings with all who share our vision, from service providers to policy-makers. They do not report to government ministers but directly to Parliament (and to the Lord Chancellor about children and family courts administration). This independence means you can rely on Ofsted for impartial information.