Holy Trinity CofE Infant School, Southwell
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Holy Trinity is a warm, nurturing school where children thrive academically and personally. Pupils benefit from exceptional early years provision and outstanding behaviour and character development. The school goes far beyond the classroom, offering rich experiences like outdoor learning, community connections with elderly residents, and support for a school in Uganda that pupils are proud to be part of.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with children showing exceptional achievement and high levels of self-control -
- Strong reading culture with high phonics screening results and careful matching of books to pupils' knowledge -
- Exemplary behaviour and personal development, with rich experiences including outdoor learning and community involvement -
- Warm relationships between staff and pupils creating a safe environment where children feel they belong -
- Effective leadership and governance with high staff morale and 100% of parents recommending the school
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, the important knowledge pupils should learn and remember has not been clearly identified -
- Teachers need greater clarity on what essential knowledge to focus on when checking pupils' progress through curriculum content
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and confident talking to any adult about worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Extensive range of clubs, carefully planned trips, Connections intergenerational programme with elderly residents, outdoor learning Friday in nature garden, Diocesan global citizenship events, support for school in Uganda
Holy Trinity CofE Infant School is a joyful, nurturing school where pupils are very happy, feel safe, and achieve well. The school has high expectations of all pupils and provides them with exceptional early years provision and a wealth of additional enrichment opportunities.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
56 pupils
75 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southwell
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southwell
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.723%
Overall absence
12.90323%
Persistent absence
31
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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