Holy Trinity Church School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school.

The school has improved since the previous inspection due to the inspirational leadership of the headteacher. Pupils' achievement is outstanding. All groups of pupils make excellent progress in reading, writing and mathematics.

Their attainment is high in all subjects, at the end of both Key Stages 1 and 2. Pupils are given outstanding guidance on how they can improve their work. Consequently, they make rapid progress.

The quality of teaching is never less than good, and is outstanding overall. Teachers strive to motivate and inspire the pupils, encouraging them to do their very best. Teachers set work at the right level....

They provide many opportunities for pupils to apply their skills in literacy and numeracy in different subjects. Teachers and teaching assistants work well together to provide all pupils with the best opportunities to be successful. Pupils' behaviour, levels of concentration and respect for each other are exemplary.

They take great pride in their work. Pupils feel very safe and enjoy coming to school. Parents and carers are very positive about the school, the education their children receive and the progress they make.

The Early Years Foundation Stage is outstanding. Children in the Reception class make an excellent start to school. Well-planned activities capture their interests so that they are keen to learn.

The headteacher is uncompromising in her determination to give all pupils the best education possible. She is exceptionally well supported by a highly effective senior team and governors. The governors are extremely knowledgeable about the school.

This enables them to not only support but also challenge decisions and hold leaders to account. They do this especially well in relation to pupils' achievement and the quality of teaching.

Information about this school

Holy Trinity is an above average-sized primary school.

Pupils are organised in 13 classes, some with mixed-age groups. The very large majority of pupils come from a White British background. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is below average.

This is the additional government funding provided to give extra support to those pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and to children who are looked after. Currently, there are no children who are looked after in the school. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs supported at school action is below average.

The proportion of pupils with special educational needs supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is also below average. The school provides continuous care for pupils through the breakfast club. The school does not make use of any off-site training.

The school is part of the Yeovil federation of 33 local schools. The headteacher is a local leader of education (LLE) and one of the senior leaders is a specialist leader of education. The school meets the government's current floor standards which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

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