Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, a proud member of the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, works with dedication to nurture and sustain our strong Christian distinctiveness. Our Head of School and Governing Body share a clear and ambitious vision for a school rooted in Christian values, shaping a community where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired.

We enjoy a close relationship with the Lincoln Diocese, who provide guidance and high-quality professional development for leaders and staff across the curriculum. Each year, our Year 6 pupils are invited to the Lincoln Cathedral Leavers Service—an uplifting celebration that marks an important milestone in their journey with us.

Our partnership with Holy Trinity Church, Tattershall is central to school life. Reverend Sally, Padre and the Open the Book Team join us regularly, enriching our collective worship and deepening our connection to faith.

Daily worship at Holy Trinity is built around our Christian Values and is designed to help children reflect, grow, and develop spiritually. We also  explore a broader range of faiths, beliefs, and cultures, helping our pupils develop respect, empathy and understanding of the diverse world around them.

We also actively explore British Values and the Protected Characteristics, ensuring that every child grows as a compassionate, responsible citizen who celebrates difference and stands up for fairness and equality.

Through platforms such as Lyfta, children gain first-hand insight into life around the globe, helping them appreciate the richness of our world and understand their place within it.

Reserved Teachers

What is a Reserved Teacher?

• Section 58 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 requires the appointment in Voluntary controlled (VC) schools, or an academy that was previously a VC school, of teachers who are able to provide religious education in accordance with the requirements of the Trust Deed of the school or in accordance with the tenets of the relevant religion or denomination.
• Where the number of teachers at a foundation or voluntary-controlled school with a religious character is more than two, the teachers must include persons who are selected for their fitness and competence to teach religious education in accordance with the school’s trust deed or with the tenets of the school’s religion and are specifically appointed to do so.
• These teachers are called Reserved Teachers.

What is denominational religious education?

• There is no definition in the Act of denominational religious education but in practice it means any religious education provided in accordance with the requirements of the Trust Deed of the school and that is not the Locally Agreed Syllabus. Reserved Teachers may of course teach the Agreed Syllabus but that is not the purpose of their status.

Why is the provision of denominational religious education required?

• Because parents have the right to request it. The norm in VC Church of England schools is that RE is provided according to the Locally Agreed Syllabus. Reserved Teachers are not needed for this. However, parents may request denominational religious education and the governing body must make it available. Reserved Teachers are appointed in order that suitable persons are available should parents request this provision.

At Holy Trinity Church of England School, our Reserved Teachers are Mrs S Liley and Mrs B Brown (Executive Headteacher and Class Teacher)

Picture books are used termly, which are linked to each value, with stories that help promote the nine, protected characteristics and British Values. The children and staff love these and the books  remain on display in the hall for the term and are then added to the school library.

Our Collective Worship council, help to plan and lead one collective worship or church service each term, such as our Harvest Festival, Christingle Service or Easter Service.

Below are some images of Collective Worships and Church services from the year so far!

To find out more about our school vision please click on the link below.