Holme Hall Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 September 2023

At 'Team Holme Hall', pupils aspire to be the best version of themselves. They enjoy their learning. They understand the need to be resilient and persevere when faced with challenges in their education. Pupils work hard in lessons. They are responsible, respectful and polite. They told inspectors that school was a happy and caring place to learn. Pupils wear the yellow 'STAR Learners' Code' badges with pride. The code ensures that the expectations for behaviour and conduct are crystal clear. As a result, the school is calm and orderly. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), strive to achieve the blue and green stars. This provides pupils with opportunities to take on responsibilities such as 'mini techies' or 'office apprentice'. They all want to be positive 'role models' for their peers. Parents and carers appreciate the nurturing environment of the school, in which their children flourish. They value the communication between home and school. Many relish the opportunity to attend the school events, such as 'Family cooking' with their child. As one parent commented, typical of many: 'Every child has a voice, as do the families. The school staff go above and beyond.'

What the school should improve

• The leadership of a few subjects is not fully developed. This means that the schools' ambitions in aspects of the curriculum are not yet fully realised. The school must continue to support and develop new leaders so that their practice aligns with the strongest leaders in school.
• Pupils do not always have the necessary language and vocabulary to express their ideas about different protected groups in society. This prevents them from expressing their thoughts and ideas. The school must ensure that all pupils can talk about diversity so they can fully celebrate the similarities and differences in communities that make up modern society.

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