Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 January 2025

Pupils flourish at this school. They love learning. Pupils treat each other and adults with kindness and courtesy. They look out for and help other pupils. Older pupils help younger pupils at playtime. If pupils are worried or find it hard to focus in lessons, caring staff provide them with the precise support they need. This helps pupils 'believe, bounce, grow'. The school has very high expectations of how well all pupils can achieve. Pupils strive to meet these expectations. They work very hard in lessons. Because of the excellent quality of teaching, and the personalised support they receive, pupils achieve very well here. This includes the many pupils who join the school after the start of Reception. Pupils broaden their interests when they participate in an extensive range of 'enrichment' sessions each week. These range from gymnastics to origami and making podcasts. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their self-confidence and oracy. They contribute to important decisions in school, for instance, on rewards for positive behaviour. Pupils learn how to look after their mental and physical well-being. They learn how to keep themselves safe when they learn about online safety, and the importance of personal space.

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