Hollywood Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Leaders and governors have an accurate view of the quality of education the school provides.

They are reflective leaders who are committed to improving standards across the school. The new assessment systems are helping teachers to focus more specifically on pupils' progress. However, assessment information is not yet used rigorously to support improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

Attainment at the end of key stage 1 improved last year. It is rising at the end of key stage 2 and is now closer to the national average. Increasingly effective support means that disadvantaged pupils are currently making better rates of progress.
<...br/>However, they still have a way to go to catch up with other pupils nationally. Teaching is consistently effective in all years. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to plan activities that interest and engage pupils and help them to learn.

Occasionally, teachers do not allow pupils to independently review or reflect on their learning. Pupils behave well in class and around the school. They are courteous, polite and keen to do their best, and enjoy coming to school.

Leaders work hard to encourage pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, which is promoted well through the curriculum and the school's values. As a result, pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. The school is a happy and welcoming community.

Relationships are positive, and staff look after pupils well. Pupils trust their teachers and other adults and feel safe. However, some pupils do not understand how to keep themselves safe on the internet.

Children do well in the Reception classes and develop into confident and independent learners who are ready for the challenges of Year 1. Sometimes, adults do not have high enough expectations of children's handwriting. As a result, some children do not form their letters correctly.

The curriculum enables pupils to make gains in subject-specific knowledge. However, this is not the case for the development of skills progression across the curriculum in all subjects. Occasionally, pupils are not sure what they are learning or what is expected of them.

Information about this school

This is a larger than average-sized primary school. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is in line with the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is below the national average.

The proportion of pupils who have statements of special educational needs or education, health and care plans is above average. The school has a specialised autism spectrum disorder resource-base provision on site, catering for 12 primary-aged pupils. The school runs a breakfast club and after-school club for pupils.

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