Isleworth and Syon School for Boys

The school has a dedicated Learning Support department called 'The Link' that works with subject teachers and supports individual students with special educational needs

“The Learning Support department is known as The Link. Members of the Link Team work with subject teachers to develop a range of teaching strategies and resources for use in the classroom. They also support individual students in and out of the classroom.”

SEND pupils are quickly identified and well-supported, with 'The Link' providing specialised bespoke support for complex needs

“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and well-supported. Staff make appropriate adaptations to tasks so that pupils can access the same curriculum as their peers, whenever this is possible. For pupils with more complex needs, ‘The Link’ provides more specialised and bespoke support.”

Safeguarding arrangements judged effective by inspectors

“The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”

Page names a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSLs with contact details.

“Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mr. P Shaw”

School describes an outstanding arts offer

“outstanding arts offer”

School describes a strong STEM focus as part of its academic offer

“STEM focus”

161 pupils on roll in the sixth form out of 1,099 total school roll

“Of which, number on roll in the 161 sixth form”

School highlights an outstanding range of extra-curricular opportunities that help boys develop as individuals, broaden horizons and contribute to the school community.

“A key feature of Isleworth & Syon is the outstanding range of extra-curricular opportunities outside of the classroom. We believe these help our boys to develop as individuals, broaden their horizons and allow them to contribute fully to the school community.”

Sixth-form students participate in a regular enrichment programme including additional activities and community work; pupils engage in sports clubs and drama/music productions

“Sixth- form students participate in a regular enrichment programme. This includes a range of additional activities and community work.”

Pupils described as proud to be part of a rich and inclusive school community, with leaders ambitious for pupils

“Pupils are proud to be part of this rich and inclusive school community.”

School has a friendly and respectful culture where pupils are happy and kept safe

“They contribute to, and benefit from, the school’s friendly and respectful culture.”

Sixth form judged Good with 161 students on roll, mixed-gender provision in an otherwise boys' school

“Sixth-form provision Good”

Sixth-form students given support and advice preparing them for university applications and future employment

“Sixth-form students are appreciative of the support and advice that they are given to prepare them for university applications and future employment.”

School holds a dedicated Sixth Form Open Evening for prospective Year 11 students and their families

“Our dedicated Sixth Form Open Evening took place on Thursday 6 November, starting at 6.00pm.”

Sixth Form application deadline has passed but late applications are still accepted

“Sixth Form Applications: Deadline passed but you can still [apply](https://www.isleworthsyon.org/Sixth-Form-Admissions) "late".”

School highlights students progressing to top universities, prestigious apprenticeships and careers across a range of industries

“Each year, Isleworth & Syon students open doors to top universities, prestigious apprenticeships, and exciting careers across a wide range of industries.”

Enrichment offers 'outstanding opportunities' from leadership pathways to work experience and UCAS preparation.

“Outstanding opportunities – from leadership pathways to work experience and UCAS preparation”

80% of A Level students achieved A–C grades

“80% of students achieved _A–C grades_\* at A Level”

98% of A Level students achieved A–E grades (pass rate)

“98% achieved _A–E grades_\*”