Aspire, Achieve, Together
Holmwood School and Nursery is a place where every member of our community believes in our motto "Bringing out the best in everyone". We are proud to have been rated as 'GOOD' overall, and 'OUTSTANDING' in personal development, behaviour and welfare by Ofsted in June 2018. Our school is a nurturing and supportive environment that caters for children aged 3-7 years, ensuring they feel safe and happy, enabling them to learn and reach their full potential.
Our Approach to Education
At Holmwood School and Nursery, we have high expectations in all areas of learning. We are committed to providing a rich and diverse curriculum that inspires and motivates our pupils to become lifelong learners. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that each child is challenged and supported to achieve their very best.
We adopt the full Read Write Inc programme of teaching reading and writing, and our pupils can frequently be heard linking challenge in the lesson to their well-being scales going up! Our pupils make good progress with us and consistently meet or exceed the national figures in reading, writing, maths and phonics. We are proud of the fact that almost all of our pupils choose to feed in to Two Mile Ash School, ready and confident for the next stage in their education.
Beyond the Classroom
At Holmwood School and Nursery, we believe that learning extends beyond the classroom. We offer our pupils a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires them to learn, and actively enjoy learning. Our school boasts a wonderful outdoor area, and our children have very regular opportunities to explore, play, problem solve and grow things outside. We regularly take part in trips or special events to promote various topics, such as Science, DT or my favourite "aspirations day" when we all dress up to show what job we would like to do when we grow up!
Our Values and Ethos
Pupil behaviour at Holmwood School and Nursery is consistently exceptional. We believe that positive behaviour, trusting relationships and a strong culture of keeping children safe underpins all we do. We have a strong culture of shared values and children learn to respect themselves and others. They take great pride in their school.
Jess Elford is the Head of School for Holmwood School and Nursery and joined the team from another highly successful local school. We are proud of the strong and effective partnership we have with parents, carers and the local community. We work closely with our partner school Ashbrook, and our shared values and ethos ensure that all our pupils receive the very best education and support.
At Holmwood School and Nursery, we are committed to providing a happy, safe and inspiring environment where every child can thrive. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Overall Impression
The reviews for Holmwood School are overwhelmingly positive, with all authors awarding the school 5 stars. The majority of the reviews praise the school's staff, environment, and educational approach, with many authors recommending the school to others.
Staff and Environment
All of the reviewers have commented on the friendly and welcoming nature of the school's staff, describing them as "friendly", "helpful", and "passionate". The school's environment is also praised, with reviewers describing it as "lovely", "nurturing", and "caring". Many authors have mentioned that the school has a strong sense of community, with a focus on family-oriented values.
Educational Approach
Reviewers have also praised the school's approach to education, describing it as "excellent", "fantastic", and "producing fantastic results". Many authors have mentioned that the staff are dedicated to providing a high-quality education that meets the needs of each child.
Transition and Progress
Some reviewers have specifically mentioned the school's ability to help children settle in and progress, with one author praising the school's staff for making her child feel welcome and supported. Another author has mentioned that the school has helped her child make a "fantastic group of friends".
