Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 June 2023

Pupils in this vibrant village school are encouraged to be courageous in their contributions to making the world a better place. Through singing at a local residential care home, to fundraising to help children in Ethiopia and Ukraine, pupils learn from a very early age how helping others can bring about positive change. Leaders' vision that pupils will 'love one another' and the values of love, friendship, sharing, forgiveness, courage and peace permeate every aspect of school life. Leaders equip pupils to be resilient to setbacks through the mindset that if they keep trying, they will become more knowledgeable and skilled in what they do. Right from Reception year, pupils build on their successes, developing self-respect. They attain well and by the end of key stage 2, are independent and confident learners, prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils feel safe within firm and caring boundaries for behaviour. Any meanness or disagreements are resolved quickly through discussion, apology and forgiveness. One parent summed up the balance of care and high expectations in their comment, 'Leaders are warm and welcoming towards children, while still expecting them to achieve.'

What the school should improve

• Some curriculum areas are still in the process of being refined and embedded. Pupils have not yet developed detailed knowledge and skills in these subjects. Leaders should continue their work to support teachers' practice.

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