Holy Trinity CofE Infant School

Overview

Holy Trinity CofE Infant School is described as a “joyful, nurturing school” where pupils feel safe and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights exceptional early years provision and outstanding behaviour, with staff maintaining high expectations and warm relationships with children.

Strengths

• Early years provision is “exceptional,” with children showing high levels of self-control, cooperation, and readiness for key stage 1.
• Behaviour and attitudes are “exemplary,” with pupils displaying “respectful confidence” and a mature approach to learning.
• Personal development is “exceptional,” offering rich experiences such as “outdoor learning Friday” and intergenerational community links.
• There is a “strong reading culture” with carefully matched books and phonics lessons that support rapid decoding and fluency.
• Mathematics lessons provide daily practice, fostering determination and a “safe place to make mistakes” for problem-solving.

Areas to improve

• In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify the “important knowledge that pupils should learn,” leaving teachers unsure of what to check for long-term retention.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.