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Independent and Official: Lancing College’s pastoral provision a Significant Strength

Lancing College was inspected under the Independent Schools Inspectorate’s (ISI) new framework, which came into effect in September 2023.

The final report, published this month, reflects the excellence of the College and the superb nature of the care and work with pupils both within and beyond the classroom. The College is recognised to meet - and in many cases exceed - all the standards and regulations governing the running of an independent boarding school, and to be compliant in all areas.

Lancing College’s pastoral provision has been recognised as a ‘Significant Strength’ - a rare accolade. To be described in this way is the highest honour of the new Inspection structure. It is a label applied only where a school does something truly exceptional and with impact across the whole pupil body. It is designed to be something rare and such affirmation is to be treasured. Lancing College is one of the first schools in the country to have been awarded this hugely exciting validation.

‘Pupils feel valued as individuals and actively celebrate being members of a diverse school community’ - ISI 2023

Commenting on the report, Head Master Dominic Oliver said "We are extremely proud that our outstanding pastoral care has been recognised by the Inspectors. Our knowledge and care for the young people here underpins everything at Lancing. Working alongside the learning culture of the school - so clearly evidenced in last summer’s excellent A Level and GCSE results - this makes for outstanding outcomes. All of us at Lancing are immensely proud to be part of the College community – it is a place where the wellbeing and progress of young people are blended to generate something truly special. This combination makes for the formal label of Significant Strength."

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February 2024