Holton Le Clay Infant School
Church Lane, Holton-le-Clay, Grimsby, DN36 5AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holton Le Clay Infant School is a primary school in Grimsby for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 9 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils at Holton Le Clay Infant School enjoy coming to school. They follow the school's motto, 'To be the best we can be'. The school values are at the heart of the school's work. Pupils are taught to be curious, be respectful, be understanding and be hardworking. Pupils get on well. They understand the importance of treating everyone equally and with respect. At social times, they like chatting and playing together. They share and take turns on the play equipment. They help each other to set up the chess set and read quietly together in the reading shed. In lessons, pupils work hard and listen carefully. Pupils who find it more challenging to manage their behaviour and emotions are supported well. Staff have positive relationships with pupils. Every member of staff is warm and welcoming. They care for the pupils. One member of staff said: 'It's who we are and what we do.' They join in and make learning fun. Staff in the early years dance along with the children as they sing the alphabet song. Pupils trust the adults in school to keep them safe and help them if they have a problem. They say their teachers are 'amazing'.
What the school should improve
- On some occasions, the curriculum is not successfully adapted to meet the needs of all pupils. This can make it difficult for pupils to acquire the intended learning and they do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff have the skills they need to confidently adapt the curriculum so that pupils' learning is maximised.
- The impact of the curriculum is not sufficiently evaluated in a number of foundation subjects. In these subjects, the school does not have a complete overview of how well pupils know and remember the intended curriculum. The school should continue to monitor and gather evidence so that they can assure themselves that the design of these curriculums is supporting pupils effectively to make progress.
- Some safeguarding records lack detail. While the decisions leaders take are appropriate, there are examples where it is difficult to understand the full detail of the events that have led up to the action that has been taken. The school should ensure that staff are provided with clear guidance on the precision with which events should be recorded and check that records meet the agreed thresholds
Pupil numbers and mix
71 pupils on roll, with places for 150
Schools near Holton Le Clay Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holton-le-Clay Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Enfield Academy of New Waltham | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| New Waltham Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Tetney Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Waltham Leas Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Dawne Hunt
- Phone
- 01472822065
- Address
- Church Lane, Holton-le-Clay, Grimsby, DN36 5AQ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120453
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.