Holy Trinity CofE Infant School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school. This is a happy and caring school.

Pupils thrive in the purposeful learning environment. Attainment is outstanding. Pupils' results in reading, writing and mathematics are well above those of most schools nationally and have been for several years.

Almost all pupils, including vulnerable groups and the most able, make good and often exceptional progress from their starting points. Teaching is consistently good and often outstanding. Teachers have high expectations for learning.

They ensure there is a close match of learning tasks to pupils' different levels of ability. As a result, all pupils are fully engaged in their l...earning. Children make an excellent start to their education in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The caring, supportive approach from adults ensures that children settle into learning quickly. More able writers in the Reception class do not always have enough opportunities to extend their skills. Pupils are proud of their school and behaviour is exemplary.

Pupils respect one another and are keen to take on the responsibilities that the school offers. The school's 'creative curriculum' includes many rich and varied opportunities for pupils to explore a wide range of skills. A varied range of visits, visitors and after-school clubs enrich pupils' learning further.

All leaders are dedicated and aspirational. They have raised the effectiveness of the school since the last inspection. Parents are highly supportive of the school.

One summed up their views by saying, 'This school is a brilliant little gem. It is a nurturing community where all children succeed.'

Information about this school

The school is much smaller than the average-sized infant school.

Most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well below average. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium(which provides additional funding, for example for pupils eligible for free school meals, or those in local authority care) is well below average.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported through school action is below average, as is the proportion supported at school action plus. One pupil has a statement of special educational needs. The breakfast and after-school clubs are run by a voluntary committee and managed by the school.

The Early Years Foundation Stage is currently taught in one class which includes Reception and Year 1 pupils. Year 2 pupils are taught in the other class. The headteacher became the substantive head in 2011, having being the acting head since 2009.