Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 April 2023

Pupils enjoy belonging to this vibrant school. They are kind and friendly and show respect to all. Leaders have developed a true spirit of community here. They show genuine care for pupils and their families. Staff do all they can to help every pupil. Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils respond well. They show an interest in their learning and work hard in class. They enjoy taking part in special events, such as the annual Year 6 Shakespeare performance and World Book Day. Pupils behave very well. They play happily with each other at breaktimes and lunchtimes. In class they focus on their work. Leaders have established a clear set of routines, which pupils follow. This helps to create a calm and orderly environment. As pupils move through the school, they take on increasing responsibility for their own behaviour. Leaders provide pupils with a diverse range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. There are many clubs, ranging from sport, music and drama to gardening, chess and cooking. Pupils also contribute to the life of the school in roles such as lead learners and pupil parliament representatives. Year 6 pupils act as 'shepherds' to children in Reception.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, teachers do not sequence learning as effectively as they could and do not check pupils' understanding with sufficient rigour before moving on to the next stage of learning. This means that some pupils have gaps in their knowledge or do not secure new knowledge well enough. Leaders should ensure that teachers are provided with the pedagogical training and development they need to secure and build up pupils' knowledge and understanding in a coherent way.

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