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Holbrook Church of England Primary School
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Holbrook Church of England Primary School
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- Holbrook DE56 0TW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Satisfactory |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils in key stage 1 are developing phonic skills, while older pupils work on spelling, punctuation, and grammar to give structure to writing
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils use engaging texts to develop vocabulary and enthusiasm to write, with cross-curricular tasks making learning effective
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to adapt tasks consistently to challenge the most-able pupils, particularly in writing and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: The school is developing an assessment system to provide relevant progress information for all pupil groups
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident, polite, articulate, and enjoy socializing; they work hard and get along well together
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion of the most-able pupils achieving higher standards in writing and mathematics was below the national average
Support for SEND Pupils: External support services are engaged to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with detailed, organized records and regular staff training
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Policies are regularly updated, and the school uses external support services to ensure pupil safety
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the leadership and care shown by staff, describing it as 'a happy school'
Parental Involvement: Parents are welcomed into school activities and workshops, contributing to their children’s learning and development
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of extracurricular activities including sports clubs, choir, trips, and visitors
Outdoor Facilities: Annual residential trips and local geography field trips help build pupils’ confidence and resilience
Teacher Engagement: Teachers collaborate effectively within the trust, exchanging good practice and developing expertise
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers monitor pupils' progress regularly through conversations and are raising expectations of pupil achievements
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some classes are not designing tasks to challenge the most-able pupils sufficiently
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There is room for improvement in ensuring handwriting consistency and task adaptation to challenge pupils
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Holbrook Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 132 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 79% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 16.3 | 27.6 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 103 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 113 | 103 | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 111 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 113 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | 53.75% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 7.11% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 2 | 58.8% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 20 | 9.75% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 57.23% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.49% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holbrook Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1