Inspections & Testimonials
Godstowe School is regularly inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) to ensure our high standards of education and care are constantly maintained and improved upon. The strength of our education proposition is widely recognised by independent publications and school associations.
ISI INSPECTION 2026
Godstowe was inspected in January 2026 following a three-day visit in which the Inspectors carried out two different inspections: compliance and educational quality.
ISI COMPLIANCE INSPECTION 2023
Godstowe was inspected in January 2023 following a two-day visit for Regulatory Compliance.
ISI Regulatory Compliance Inspection Report - 2023
ISI INSPECTION 2018
Godstowe was inspected in July 2018 following a three-day visit in which the Inspectors carried out two different inspections: compliance and educational quality.
ISI BOARDING INSPECTION - 2015
In May 2015, ISI carried out an intermediate inspection on our boarding welfare.
ISI Boarding Inspection Report - 2015
EXTERNAL AWARDS
Education sector associations and media frequently recognise Godstowe's proposition and status as a leading prep school.
- Muddy Stilettos: Brilliant Boarding School - Winners 2025
- Muddy Stilettos: Passionate About Sports - Finalist 2025
- School Choice: Opportunities in Art and Music - Special Mention 2025
- Carfax Education: Schools Index - Top 10 Prep School in the UK in 2024
- BSA: Supporting Junior Boarders - Winners 2024
- BSA: Seacole Standard - Winners 2024
- Talk Education: Environmental Achievement - Finalist 2024
- Talk Education: Performing and Creative Arts - Finalist 2023
- Muddy Stilettoes: Most Creative Learning Through Play (Early Years) - Finalist 2024
- IAPS: iArt Competition - Runner Up (Years 7 & 8) 2024
THE GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE 2023
"A model and front runner for all-girls boarding prep education. Godstowe girls are go-getters: confident, courageous and community minded. A traditional ‘roll your sleeves up’ ethos goes hand in hand with nurturing care and prepares happy, creative girls with excellent standards across the board."
Good Schools Guide Review - 2023
MUDDY STILETTOS 2023
"Parents who loves the English prep school traditions will fall in love with Godstowe. The non-selective cohort and small class numbers will appeal to many. Sporty types will be in heaven though art, DT, music and drama are equally celebrated. "
"Academically rigorous but also nurturing and inclusive – pastoral care is a big deal here"
Full Muddy Stiletto Review here
TALK EDUCATION REVIEW 2023
"A school that prides itself on helping its pupils achieve their potential and meet challenges confidently, Godstowe is non-selective but the girls are stretched without being stressed, leading to brilliant achievements both academically and in sport, art and music."
Full Talk Education Review here
