Holly Lodge Primary Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher, senior managers and governors have worked effectively since the last inspection to improve pupils' achievement and the quality of teaching. Teaching is good and a significant proportion is outstanding. Because teaching is improving, standards are rising.

Pupils achieve well in the Early Years Foundation Stage and make good progress as they move up the year groups. Standards at the end of Year 6 are above average. Teachers have high expectations of pupils, who respond enthusiastically, taking a pride in their school and their achievements.

The school environment is safe and welcoming. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding and t...hey manage their own behaviour well, helping each other to learn. Teachers plan stimulating and exciting activities, and careful checks of their work and training help them to improve.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : In some classes, pupils are not given the opportunity to produce longer pieces of work of high quality. Not all teaching of mathematics comes up to the quality of the best. Sometimes teachers spend too long talking, which reduces the amount of time for pupils to get on with their work.

The roles of some subject leaders are not clearly defined and they are not accountable for progress in their subject throughout the school. The school is not yet bringing on potential new leaders who are ready for additional responsibility.

Information about this school

The school is of above-average size for primary schools.

Most pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is below the national average. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium (additional government funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, looked-after children and pupils from service families) is below average.

The school has a significant number of pupils from service families and a small number of looked-after children. The proportions of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported through school action is average, as is the proportion of pupils supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.

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