Direct from the most recent Ofsted report: ...'the school met all the requirements of the independent school standards for the welfare, health and safety of pupils, with one exception.'. The ONE 'exception' relates to the boarding facility:
'Inspectors found the health needs of boarders were not being consistently met as there had been delays in medical information and consent from parents'.
The school's reaction was quick and has been dealt with (fully).
“Leaders have followed this up with those parents, and boarding staff have made alternative health care arrangements to minimise risk to those children affected,” they said.
Furthermore:
“Leaders are currently exploring ways of ensuring that these systems are more effective before the beginning of the next term.”
Again to reiterate, the school met all of the standards and the exception has been dealt with. To parents and prospective parents, the school has done all that it could.
In regards to bullying, the school cannot sit back now that a handful of pupils ( let's be exact here; 7 out of a school of roughly 350 pupils - pretty amazing really! ) have raised concerns. That is (if my maths doesn't fail me - 2%). 2% made reference to not feeling they can speak up about bullying. It is great that the survey allows children to say how they feel and I am confident the school will now monitor this closely as they do with everything. Every single school has bullies; no school is perfect! I'm not sure where your children are, but if they manage to get through their whole school life without being bullied or witnessing bullying take place then I'll eat my own head! The headship role is now being shared between two current members of staff (to save money and it also allows the school time to find an exceptional head teacher) to take up the reins. Lucton has got absolutely everything going for it and more - watch this space! I am honestly awfully sorry you had negative experiences there however the majority of parents are very happy (and their children). I do not bury my head in the sand; that comment is actually very offensive. I have looked in detail at the Ofsted report and from what I have seen (and know as being in the teaching profession) the teaching in the prep school is of an exceptionally high standard in all subjects. Anyway, one is out of here . Hopefully you find another hobby soon that doesn't involve slating a fantastic school .