Hearth Compass: School Performance Indicator

Standards for Effective Schools - Excellence and Global Recognition

Effective schools focus on all students’ growth, progress, and learning across a spectrum of opportunities, scholastic and otherwise. However, in our experience worldwide, there is no single school performance or effectiveness determinant. Our research shows that several domains and indicators, taken together, are a good measure of a school’s effectiveness. The Hearth Standards for Effective Schools allow schools to reflect on their performance, plan for improvement and track progress. By engaging with students, teachers and parents, our school performance indicator – HEARTH COMPASS – helps schools reflect and benchmark themselves. It improves student learning and increases focus on a positive school culture.

Hearth Compass is a globally recognised certification platform designed to celebrate schools excelling in all dimensions of education. Developed by Hearth Advisors UK, it provides a rigorous framework for assessing and enhancing performance in key domains. Each school’s unique context is honoured, ensuring its progress is recognised. A school can position itself as a benchmark of innovation, growth, and world-class standards through our Badge System.

Hearth Compass

Domain 1: Quality of Education

Domain 2: People and Culture

Domain 3: Governance and Financial Planning

Domain 4: Infrastructure and Safety

Domain 5: Sustainability and Social Responsibility

How It Works

Step 1: Registration

Please register your interest, and someone from our team will contact you to walk you through the process and discuss the fees with you.

Step 2: Self-Assessment

Engage in a detailed online survey evaluating indicators across five domains.

Step 3: Document Verification

Submit any necessary documents to validate your responses.

Step 4: Certification & Badge

Receive a brief analysis accompanied by your Certificate of Recognition and a Digital Badge that reflects your school’s level of achievement: Blue, Bronze, Silver, or Gold.

Hearth Compass Badge System

Blue Badge: A promise to grow—for schools taking their first steps toward improvement.

Bronze Badge: Progress recognised—showcasing meaningful advancement.

Silver Badge: Achieving excellence—meeting advanced standards in education.

Gold Badge: The pinnacle of success—reserved for the finest in educational leadership.

The Hearth Compass badging system celebrates schools that embody holistic excellence. By achieving a Hearth Compass badge, schools demonstrate their alignment with global educational standards and commitment to comprehensive, well-rounded development. Each badge signifies excellence across all critical domains -from governance to student outcomes – positioning the school as a quality education and innovation leader.

Hearth Advisors has extensive experience developing school standards, conducting academic audits, and establishing new institutions. We have worked with various types of schools, including independent schools, boarding schools, chain schools, and schools outside India, and we have covered different examination boards, such as CBSE, CISCE, Cambridge Assessment, and the International Baccalaureate. Our team of experts has deep knowledge in educational design, child psychology, and school development. Our School Education Audit is a participative process designed to create exceptional learning environments. We evaluate the institution’s effectiveness, efficiency, and equity while benchmarking it against national and international standards.