OFSTED Report November 2024
The Quality of Education – Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes – Outstanding
Personal Development – Outstanding
Leadership & Management – Outstanding
Early years provision – Outstanding
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Highlights from the Report
“Staff encourage pupils to ‘soar on wings like eagles,’ which is a central message within Holy Trinity’s aspirational ethos. This ambition is also reflected in the school’s broad and rich curriculum.”
“Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. They are polite and courteous to staff and their peers.
Pupils feel safe and know that there is always a trusted adult they can talk to if they have
a concern. Pupils thrive on being responsible and giving back to the community.”
“Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning. The school identifies the needs of pupils
with SEND with precision.”
“The school has established a comprehensive and age-appropriate programme to support
pupils’ personal development. The well-being curriculum reflects the school’s emphasis on
‘living life in all its fullness.’”
“Staff are very positive about working at Holy Trinity. They are proud to work in a school
which cares and has such a strong community ethos.”
“Parents, reflecting the views of many, say the school ‘goes the extra mile’ and is ‘fabulous.’”
Previous reports
Highlights from the Report
“Holy Trinity is a small school with a big heart. Pupils flourish at this warm, welcoming and
inclusive school. This is because a strong ethos of care permeates throughout the school.”
“Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are kind and respectful to adults and each other.”
“The curriculum is highly ambitious. It ignites pupils’ curiosity and interests.”
“Pupils say that teachers make learning fun. They are resilient, confident and talk enthusiastically about their learning.”
“The school’s curriculum is rich, broad and highly ambitious. Leaders have identified the
fundamental knowledge and key skills they want pupils to know and learn.”
“The school has established a strong reading culture.”
“The school has carefully considered the importance of the curriculum for pupils’ wider
development. All pupils, including those with SEND and/or from more disadvantaged
backgrounds, experience an exceptional offer.”
Statutory Inspection of Church Schools
July 2019 Inspection: Holy Trinity graded Excellent in all areas.
We had an inspection on Monday 1st July. This inspection comes every 5 years and is carried out by a Church of England inspector. We have been given the highest grading possible and are so proud to have achieved this.
Here are some quotes from the report:
‘There is a calm, purposeful and stimulating learning environment where pupils and staff, ‘aim high’.
‘…pupils are excellently supported, whatever their starting point or background, in making expected and often accelerated progress.’
‘…the high quality of courteous relationships between members of the school community. Pupils demonstrate a deep-seated respect for others.’
‘The personal and character development of pupils is excellently supported through, for example, the commendable pastoral care. There is an exemplary emphasis on pupils’, and indeed staff, wellbeing and flourishing.’
‘The headteacher effectively leads a dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff who place the pupils and their families at the heart of what they do.’
You can read the full report here.
