Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 September 2022

Holy Trinity Academy is a small school that serves a diverse community well. Community, respect, trust, courage, perseverance and friendship are the school's values, which pupils know and uphold. Pupils enjoy the caring and stimulating environment leaders and staff have created around these values. Pupils study a broad range of subjects. They have opportunities to develop their talents and interests beyond the curriculum. Leaders and teachers want children to have the best possible start to their education when they join the school. They ensure that pupils enjoy learning and are fully ready for secondary education by the time they leave the school. They have designed a curriculum that helps pupils make the progress they need to do so. Pupils feel safe at school because staff look after them well. Bullying is not an issue in the school. Pupils trust staff to deal with it well if it happens. Pupils respond positively to the school's praise and reward behaviour policy. They behave well in lessons and around school. Leaders make sure that parents feel welcome at the school. They encourage parents to be involved in their children's education. Many parents appreciate that leaders and staff are approachable.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, teachers are still developing approaches to learning and the monitoring of pupils' progress. As a result, there are inconsistencies in how the curriculum is delivered and in assessment practices. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is developed equally well and delivered consistently across all subjects.

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