We are proud to have once again been awarded the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) Challenge Award, marking the 3rd consecutive accreditation for Chiswick House School and the 2nd for St Martin’s College. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, and to ensuring every child is supported to reach their full potential. It is a celebration of the exceptional work and dedication of our entire school community.
Across all levels, the NACE report highlighted excellent subject knowledge, reflective teaching practice, and consistently high expectations. Learning is enriched through challenge strategies that promote deep thinking, collaboration, and student voice, alongside strong use of research, IT, and AI to support learning.
From Early Years through to Sixth Form, key strengths were evident at every stage: creativity in the foundation years; a creative, enquiry-based and project-driven approach in Junior School; and a strong ethos in Middle and Senior School built around the 8 Cs, alongside innovative use of technology to build independence.
At Sixth Form level, the report reaffirmed the individual attention students receive and the strong culture of challenge that effectively prepares them for university and the world of work.
Most importantly, the review recognised a strong whole-school team approach, with leaders, educators, support staff, and students working in close collaboration to ensure every learner is supported, challenged, and empowered to achieve their very best.