The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 October 2023

School is interesting and fun for pupils at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School. Pupils like learning and are inspired by the curriculum offered to them. They explain enthusiastically how it helps them to learn about the world. Strong relationships with adults help pupils to trust that they will be given help when needed and that they will be kept safe. Pupils behave well. They understand and follow the high expectations staff have. Pupils know that if they run in the corridor or lose focus, they will be quickly corrected. This helps to ensure that the school is an orderly environment. Pupils know that coming to school regularly is important. They do not want to miss their learning, as they value the high-quality education on offer. Pupils feel confident and happy at school. They are respectful and get along well with each other. Pupils understand the school's values and are quick to explain which value is the current focus of assemblies. Pupils understand how they can demonstrate concepts such as love in their behaviours towards each other. Equally, pupils are proud of the range of roles they can take on to contribute to the life of the school, such as being 'pupil leaders' or representing their school in sports teams.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have recently made some well-chosen adaptations to the way the reading and mathematics curriculums are implemented. These are not yet fully embedded. Sometimes, staff do not yet have the subject or pedagogical understanding to deliver these as leaders intend. As a result, pupils are not yet developing a depth of understanding in all reading and mathematical skills. Leaders should continue to support staff in their understanding and implementation of these plans so that pupils develop skills consistently well across the school.
• There is not a consistent sharp focus on communication and language in early years. Consequently, some children, particularly those who are disadvantaged, are not as well prepared for Year 1 as they might be. Leaders should ensure that a sharp focus on communication and language is evident in the planning, curriculum implementation and the early years environment.

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