Holton-le-Clay Junior School, Grimsby

What is it like to attend this school?

Among other things, Holton-le-Clay Junior School places great importance on the development of pupils' physical and mental well-being. The school has introduced 'Wellness Wednesdays', which give pupils time to consider how to look after themselves and develop their resilience. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about their learning in relation to leading healthy lifestyles.

Staff have high expectations of pupils. In lessons, most pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. Some pupils receive additional support to help them manage their behaviour. Staff care about the pupils. They use personalised strategies to help pupils understand and manage their own emotions. Pupils feel safe in school. They know that they can talk to a trusted adult if they have any worries or concerns. The school consults with external agencies in order to ensure that pupils receive the care and guidance that they need.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

The school has recently improved the curriculum so that it is broad and ambitious. Teachers know what to teach and when. One of the most important changes has been the prioritisation of reading. Pupils access daily reading lessons, which support them in developing their reading skills and fluency. They enjoy these lessons. Pupils are able to talk confidently about the books that they have read. Pupils who are at risk of falling behind their peers have started to benefit from extra phonics support to help them become accurate readers.

Pupils are able to recall their learning connected to some of the subjects they study, including mathematics. Some aspects of the curriculum are new and are in the early stages of being taught. This means that, in these subjects, pupils can recall recent learning, but are not able to connect their current and previous learning.

Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.

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