Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 April 2025

Staff and pupils embody the school's values of 'aspiration, love and community'. Pupils get along well with each other. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour and attainment. Pupils achieve well by the end of their time at school. Pupils benefit from the extensive offer which promotes their wider interests. Music and singing are highly valued. Pupils also develop their skills and talents through the musical clubs, including the two choirs and the opportunity to learn a brass instrument in Year 4. Pupils, parents and carers are enthusiastic supporters of the staff band, 'Take Sats', who perform at regular school events, such as 'Holy Trinity in the Park'. Pupils enhance their leadership skills as mentors, buddies and 'well-being ambassadors'. This helps to establish the school's inclusive ethos. For example, buddy readers in Years 5 and 6 read with younger children. They also model positive behaviour by regularly walking with their buddy to the local church. Pupils contribute to the local community through fundraising, including through the 'refill store', which promotes waste reduction. Pupils also contribute further afield. For example, the junior leadership team organises bake sales to support a linked school in Uganda.

What the school should improve

• At times, teaching does not consistently check that pupils are clear on the key concepts before attempting more complex tasks. Consequently, some pupils struggle to integrate new knowledge into larger ideas. This means that they are not as able to deepen their understanding and make connections in their learning. The school should review how teaching supports pupils to practise and remember the concepts they have been taught previously.

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