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Holbrook Primary School
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Holbrook Primary School
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- Holbrook IP9 2PZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is consistently strong and pupils do better than others nationally in the Year 1 check.
Success of the Curriculum: Improvements in the teaching of mathematics are raising pupils’ progress and understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure consistent approach to teaching reading across the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment at key stages 1 and 2 is above national average; reading lags behind in key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils receive well-targeted support during lessons or in additional, small-group teaching sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is very good; they are polite, well-mannered, and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional funding supports effective progress for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare and dealt with effectively by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are skilled in identifying and meeting pupils' emotional and social needs; however, records of concerns about pupil safety need to be better maintained.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise teachers and leaders; they feel the school offers a fabulous array of activities.
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with parents, especially in early years, leading to children thriving.
Extracurricular Activities: Extensive physical activities offered, including tennis, cross country, and dinghy sailing.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers regularly check pupils’ learning during lessons and provide careful explanations.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective use of assessment information to plan learning; however, consistency in reading enhancement is needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders new to post are developing their roles and responsibilities; monitoring has not always been rigorous.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School's assessment system is still developing; better use of assessment data needed to improve outcomes.
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Holbrook Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 185 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 22% 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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We take great pride in our history of offering education to the neighbourhood for more than 150 years. Our entire staff is dedicated to giving the kids the greatest learning environment possible and keeping our school's excellent achievement levels. Our goal is for our students to have faith in the ability to be heard. From a young age, they are urged to assume responsibility and show leadership. Each class has a representation on our School Council, which makes decisions. Our incentive programme encourages a spirit of healthy competition as well as a sense of community. We value our role in the community and, as an eco-school, we encourage the kids to get involved in practical tasks like managing the recycling centre or raising money for a neighbourhood charity. Additionally, the fact that we are an international school shows how much we value our students' appreciation of other cultures. At Holbrook, we strive to give the students a safe and secure atmosphere. To provide our students the finest start to their academic careers, the facilities, resources, and technology are kept in excellent condition. Any information contained on our website can be requested in paper form. For more information, send an email to [email protected]. ** The office at our school has copies of our website. If you're interested in learning more about our policies at school, especially those pertaining to complaints and child safety, visit our "Policy Page." If there is anything on our website that you cannot find, do let us know; our administrative team would be pleased to assist. **.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 25.8 | 12.9 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 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 | 99 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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 | 22% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -7 | Well Below 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 | 104 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 68% 4 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.08% | 9.72% |
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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 93 | 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 | 72% 6 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.89% | 9.16% |
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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 87 | 93 |
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 | 78% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.24% | 8.19% |
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 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holbrook Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1