Testimonials
Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School is a happy, thriving school where everyone is respected and valued. We are very proud of our school and everything we provide for our pupils. We love receiving feedback from our families, as well as other professionals.
About the school
"There is a welcoming atmosphere immediately when you enter."
"There is a strong inclusive nature."
"The school environment is focused, structured, and determined in its planning to make a difference."
"Across the school, the environments are enabling, purposeful and rich in developing the whole child."
"The school is busy, yet calm… ‘busy, happy, supportive of each other.’"
"The school continues to move from strength to strength in terms of its superb inclusive practice."
"Immediately felt like family."
"The Headteacher was described as leading ‘openly and honestly – nothing is hidden.’"
"The Headteacher and her team are determined and purposeful in making the school the best for the learners."
- Taken from our Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Evaluation report 2024-25
About the children
"Pupils feel safe and ready to learn."
"There is a sense of safety and belonging."
"Pupils are articulate and proficient communicators"
"All the pupils knew where to be and how to be."
"Pupils were keen… their behaviours and attitudes to learning were being celebrated."
- Taken from our Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Evaluation report 2024-25
About the Community & Parents
"The school is well supported by the community."
"Parents realise what the school does to support their children… and values the school."
"We immediately felt like family, like they were expecting us."
"Parents felt immediately welcomed and their challenges were acknowledged."
"Parents were clear that adults are skilled… and have honest conversations about how to support pupils at home."
