The inspection was carried out under Ofsted’s new inspection framework, which no longer results in a single overall grade. Instead, inspectors evaluate how well schools are meeting expected standards across a number of areas, providing a clearer picture of pupils’ day-to-day experience.

Inspectors describe a positive and welcoming school culture:

“Pupils enjoy coming to this happy and welcoming school. Leaders ensure there is a calm and family-like atmosphere.”

Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning were also highlighted:

“Pupils behave very well. Their attitude towards learning is commendable.”

The inspection identifies strong practice at Great Hollands Primary School across attendance and behaviour, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and well-being. Safeguarding standards were confirmed as met.

Inspectors also recognise the role of the Trust alongside school leadership:

“Leaders and the trust make decisions in the best interests of all pupils.”

Congratulations to the Great Hollands Primary School team on this excellent inspection outcome. The report recognises the quality of pupils’ experience and the leadership and governance in place to support the school’s work, reflecting the collective effort behind this positive result.

You can read the full report on the school website: Great Hollands Primary School - Ofsted Report

The one-page explainer on the new Ofsted inspection framework is attached below.