23 Sep 2022

ISA Awards 2022 – Finalists Announced

We are delighted to announce the ISA Awards 2022 finalists and highly commended schools.

The ISA Awards recognise the excellence and innovation practised across the independent sector. 14 award categories allow us to celebrate the achievements of the diverse range of schools within our Association, with new awards continuing to be introduced year by year.

This year marked a record number of entries to the ISA Awards and judges were once again extremely impressed by the quality of provision demonstrated by ISA Members. As well as our finalists, Highly Commended honours have been awarded to schools who were not shortlisted, but whose work is deemed worthy of special recognition.

ISA would like to thank everyone who took the time to enter the ISA Awards 2022, the excellence and innovation shown across the entries inspires best practice to be shared across the sector.

Rudolf Eliott Lockhart, Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Schools Association (ISA), added:

“Once more, the exceptional provision displayed in the entries to the ISA Awards is a true testament to the day-to-day commitment that Heads, teachers and school staff across our Association make, allowing environments and opportunities for pupils to showcase their many talents.”

We’re excited to continue the celebration of the achievements of all the schools involved at our annual Awards Ceremony in November, where the winners will be announced. This takes place alongside the ISA Autumn Study Conference. For more details and to book your tickets, click here.


This year’s Finalists and Highly Commended schools are:

ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Early Years
Finalists

Dwight School London; Red House School; Springmead School

Highly Commended 

Southbank International School

ISA Junior School of the Year Award
Finalists

Copthill School; Frewen College; Yorston Lodge School

Highly Commended 

Myddelton College

ISA Senior School of the Year Award
Finalists

King's High School Warwick; Lycee International de Londres Winston Churchill; Westbourne School 

Highly Commended 

Cardiff Sixth Form College

ISA Award for Outstanding Sport (Small School)
Finalists

Brooke House College; Moon Hall School; Mulberry House School

Highly Commended 

St Anne's Prep School

ISA Award for Outstanding Sport (Large School)
Finalists

Alleyn Court School; King's High School Warwick; Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate

Highly Commended 

Ballard School; Claires Court

ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Performing Arts
Finalists

Annemount School; Cransley School; ICS London International School

Highly Commended 

St Faith's Prep School

ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Art and Design
Finalists

Alderley Edge School for Girls; Ballard School; Herne Hill School

Highly Commended 

DLD College London

ISA Award for Outstanding Provision for Learning Support
Finalists

Finborough School; King Fahad Academy; Normanhurst School

Highly Commended 

Maida Vale School

ISA Award for Excellence in Pupil Personal Development
Finalists

Jameah Girls Academy; Leighton Park School; Oxford International College 

Highly Commended 

Ibstock Place School

ISA Award for Outstanding Engagement in the Community
Finalists

St Edward's Cheltenham; St Peter's School; Susi Earnshaw Theatre School

Highly Commended 

Thornton College

ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Finalists

Bishop Challoner School; Hendon Prep School; Highgate Hill House School 

Highly Commended 

ACS International Schools

ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing
Finalists

CATS Canterbury; Normanhurst School; St Christopher's The Hall School

Highly Commended 

Shebbear College; St Edward's Cheltenham

ISA Award for Excellence in Sustainability 
Finalists

Hemdean House School; Liberty Woodland School; Northbridge House Senior School

Highly Commended 

King's Monkton School

ISA Award for Innovation in Independent Education
Finalists

Kensington Wade School; King's High School Warwick; Little Downsend

Highly Commended 

St Bees School; Westonbirt School