Surveys
Here are links to the results of the most recent parents survey and the letter sent out in response
At Holywell Green, what our customers (the children and their parents) think is very important to us and so we regularly canvass their opinions. Here are some comments from our annual surveys…
What the children think...
"All the adults plus teachers are really kind and welcoming. Also all the areas are so, so clean and hyjenic” – Child aged 7 years (so please excuse the spelling mistake!)
"What I like most about my school is the fun lessons that we have" – Child aged 7 years
"I like the activities in the playground, children can have fun and learn new things." – Child aged 8 years
"I like the teachers most because they are kind, helpful and they listen to you." – Child aged 8 years
"The thing I like most about this school is how lucky we are. I mean like we get to go swimming, school trips and literary lunches!" – Child aged 9 years
"I like this school because it has teachers who trust me." - Child aged 10 years
"Everybody is fair." – Child aged 11 years
"What I like most about my school is everything!" – Child aged 5 years
What the parents think...
“My child is only 3 years old and since starting nursery…..I’m amazed at what he can do.” – Parent child aged 3 years
“Nursery school is exemplary. Mrs. Livesy’s communication skills with the children are excellent.” – Parent of child aged 3 years
“My children have been so well behaved since starting at this school. The education is better than at any other school.” – Parent of child aged 8 years
“My child is always very happy at school and recites with glee what she has done with her teacher. An excellent school which I’m proud to say my daughter attends – Thank you!” – Parent of child aged 8 years
“My children are thoroughly enjoying attending your school……Great school, well done.” – Parent of child aged 10 years
“My child… has enjoyed her time within the school. Thank you for making her primary school days enjoyable.” – Parent of child aged 11 years And finally (and nearly as importantly)
What OFSTED think - June 2011
This is a good school, in which pupils make good progress. The school provides an outstandingly caring and supportive environment.
Pupils feel happy and safe in the school because of the excellent relationships and good safeguarding arrangements, and consequently they enjoy school.
As one said, 'School is good because it's friendly; people are nice, staff are good and we have fun while we are learning'.
Pupils know well how to keep healthy and fit, and they are well behaved and courteous.
Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good. The ethos of the school underpins a strong tradition of respect, tolerance and care, both in and beyond the school.
Attendance is above average.
Pupils' achievement is good. A large majority of children start school with skills that are below those expected for their age.
By the end of Year 6, pupils make good progress from their starting points.
The recently introduced creative curriculum is good. Pupils' learning is enriched by many exciting in-school activities such as Arts Week, as well as a range of visits and visitors.
Teaching and learning are good overall.
The school is well led by the headteacher, who is well supported by the deputy headteacher and the recently strengthened senior management team.
Morale is high and teamwork is strong.
The knowledgeable and challenging governing body is systematically involved in evaluating the school to hold it to account in all areas.