STAFF and children at a Trowbridge primary school are celebrating its latest upgrade to a ‘Good’ rating from education regular Ofsted following a recent inspection.

Holbrook Primary School was last inspected in March 2020 when it was judged to ‘Require Improvement’.

But the rating was upgraded to ‘Good’ in all areas after another visit in March 2024 and follows the opening of new state-of-the-art facilities last year.

Vicki Cottrell; headteacher at Holbrook Primary School said: “The Holbrook team have all worked incredibly hard since the last inspection and it was an absolute joy to welcome the Ofsted inspectors into our school and show them what a great education is on offer at Holbrook.

“The inspectors commented on how welcomed they felt by both staff and pupils and that sums up our school - everyone is welcome here and Holbrook is a very special place.

“I would like to thank the team from Wiltshire Local Authority who have supported and challenged us in the time leading up to our inspection.

“Our mission is to inspire, nurture and challenge our pupils every day; we will continue to strive to improve our school even further and we know, as always, we will have lots of fun along the way.”

Rebecca Lockwood Norris; chair of governors at Holbrook Primary School said: "Holbrook's Full Governing Body are pleased to see Ofsted's acknowledgement of the dedication to Holbrook by staff, and the recognition of the FGB's journey to becoming more robust in its role."

Last September, Wiltshire’s Lord Lieutenant Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton officially opened the school’s £2.3 million new Coronation building which contains six new permanent classrooms, plus a new multi-use games area.

The Ofsted inspectors noted the changes made in phonics, the curriculum and in provision for pupils with SEND as well as identifying strong practice in personal development, leadership and behaviour and attitudes of pupils.

The Ofsted report said: “Pupils are happy and enjoy learning at this welcoming, friendly school. Pupils display positive attitudes to learning and are keen to do well.

“Pupils feel safe. Staff take time to form respectful and positive relationships with them. Pupils trust staff to listen and help them with any worries they may have. Staff and pupils share a love of reading.

"The school’s programme for pupils’ personal development is an integral part of its work. It promotes positive mental and physical health at every opportunity.

“The team at Holbrook Primary are already well under way with the next steps in school development and are excited to continue enhancing provision for all learners.”