Holton-le-Clay Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 June 2024

Among other things, Holton-le-Clay Junior School places great importance on the development of pupils' physical and mental well-being. The school has introduced 'Wellness Wednesdays', which give pupils time to consider how to look after themselves and develop their resilience. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about their learning in relation to leading healthy lifestyles. Staff have high expectations of pupils. In lessons, most pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. Some pupils receive additional support to help them manage their behaviour. Staff care about the pupils. They use personalised strategies to help pupils understand and manage their own emotions. Pupils feel safe in school. They know that they can talk to a trusted adult if they have any worries or concerns. The school consults with external agencies in order to ensure that pupils receive the care and guidance that they need. The school provides pupils with opportunities to develop their leadership skills. Pupils are proud to be nominated as school council representatives. They present their ideas about how the school could be improved in front of teachers and their peers. Pupils enjoy working with Grimsby Town Football Club to participate in sporting and academic activities.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not always adapt the curriculum sufficiently for pupils with SEND. When this happens, some pupils with SEND do not learn as much as they could and do not achieve highly. The school should continue to ensure that all staff are able to confidently adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of these pupils so that they can achieve well.
• In a few subjects, changes to the curriculum are recent and need time to embed. In these subjects, pupils are not yet able to connect their current and previous learning. The school should continue to implement the planned changes to the curriculum so that pupils can recall their learning across all subject areas.
• A notable proportion of parents have concerns about, or do not understand the reasons for, some school decisions. Some parents feel that leaders could engage with them more effectively. As a result, the school is not able to work as effectively as it could with parents to ensure that pupils have the best possible experience of school. The school should continue to develop its work to secure the confidence and understanding of parents.

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