Holmwood School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 March 2024

Pupils love being part of this vibrant and nurturing school. They are proud to attend Holmwood, where kindness, care and compassion are at the heart of the school community. Pupils feel very secure and well looked after. Children develop exceptional attitudes to learning in the early years. This commendable behaviour continues throughout the school. The school sets high expectations for what pupils can achieve, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to these expectations and with careful support and challenge achieve highly across the curriculum. They work hard and are resilient learners. Pupils appreciate the broad range of wider activities, including trips and learning about nature in the 'Fun Forest', an outdoor forest area. Pupils enjoy a variety of school clubs and activities, including participating in a rock band. They hold positions of responsibility, such as playground leaders and youth council members. These responsibilities enable pupils to make a considerable impact on the school. Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school. One parent's comment was typical of many when stating, 'I am very happy with my son attending Holmwood. He is very happy there and thriving academically, socially and emotionally.'

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