Holywell Church of England School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 November 2022

Pupils are proud to attend Holywell Church of England School. The Christian values permeate all aspects of school life. Pupils arrive each morning eager to learn and do their best. They know what it means to 'let your light shine'. Strong relationships feature in pupils' day-to-day experiences. They share any worries with staff. This helps them to feel safe. Pupils know that they will be listened to, and any concerns will be taken seriously. They do not worry about bullying and say that pupils care for each other. Leaders expect pupils to achieve well. Pupils live up to leaders' high expectations. They are very clear about what is expected of them. Pupils show positive attitudes and commitment to their learning. They cooperate and collaborate well. This helps them to progress securely through the curriculum. Pupils enjoy learning about the world. Leaders provide opportunities for pupils to learn about contrasting localities by maintaining links with a school that is abroad. Pupils talk with confidence about respecting differences. They value the opinions of others, even if these are different from their own. The majority of parents and carers hold positive views of the school. They appreciate the individual care and attention that pupils receive.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have designed a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils. However, some sequences of learning do not build on what pupils know and can do. This makes it hard for them to remember their learning over time. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is implemented effectively so that it supports pupils to know and remember more.

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