Private School News

Padworth gains membership of SHMIS and accreditation by the Independent Schools Council

Padworth College has become a member of the Society of Headmasters and Headmistresses in Independent Schools (SHMIS) joining over 100 other well-established independent schools in an association which promotes good practice and high standards within member schools.

Membership of SHMIS follows a successful inspection of the College by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and accreditation by the Independent Schools Council (ISC). Principal, Linde Melhuish said, “We are delighted that Padworth has been recognised and accredited by both the ISC and SHMIS – it is testimony to the hard work of all the staff and students and is a seal of approval which gives prospective parents the utmost confidence in the college’s leadership and management.” Padworth has also recently become a member of the Boarding Schools Association.

Padworth College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school offering a distinctive education to suit the individual needs of students aged 13 and 19. The College is situated in between Newbury and Reading.