Testimonials
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 that 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 2008
Holywell Green is a good school that provides good value for money. The school has strong partnerships with parents and outside agencies to promote pupils' well-being.
Pupils are very well cared for and provision for vulnerable pupils is good. Pupils' sense of responsibility towards each other in school and their understanding of the needs of the whole school community are outstanding.
The good senior management team is led by an outstanding headteacher and supported by effective governors. They share a vision of an inclusive school where everyone will succeed. All work successfully to implement this vision and to develop a strong school ethos based on care, learning and enjoyment.
The children make good progress as they move through school and by the end of Year 6 standards are above the national average in English, mathematics and science. Higher attaining pupils achieve well.
Overall, the quality of teaching is good and enables most pupils to make good progress. Good resources, including the very good use of information and communication technology (ICT), motivate pupils to learn and to enjoy their education.
Pupils thoroughly enjoy being part of the school community and find lessons 'interesting and fun'.
Pupils' behaviour is good and they are attentive and hard-working in class. They express no concerns about bullying.
Pupils' good quality learning is demonstrated by their improving achievement and rising standards. This is the result of good teaching and the very effective use of well chosen resources, including computers and other technologies.
Relationships are good and teaching assistants are used effectively to support learning.
Sport and the creative arts play an important role in the curriculum. High quality art work is evident throughout the school and pupils gain much from their regular music lessons.
An annual, week-long arts festival is a very popular event in the school calendar. Spanish has recently been introduced and makes a valuable contribution to pupils' good cultural development.
The provision for ICT is excellent and contributes to pupils' basic skills extremely well.
