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Holbrook Primary School
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Holbrook Primary School
- Primary
- North Horsham RH12 5PP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Developments in phonics teaching improved early reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make strong progress in various subjects, including English and maths.
Areas Needing Improvement: Boys' writing progress is slower than girls; more challenge needed for the most able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2017, standards in reading, writing, and mathematics were higher than the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders use additional funds to provide specialist help where appropriate.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, take pride in their work, and generally behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Special educational needs funding is used effectively to support pupils’ personal and academic progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare and handled quickly; they feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s attractive and orderly environment contributes well to pupils’ welfare.
Parent Feedback: Most parents feel that pupils are safe and happy in school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work constructively with parents and carers to ensure pupils' safety.
Extracurricular Activities: Plenty of opportunities for pupils to participate in clubs and competitions.
Outdoor Facilities: An increase in sport participation outside school hours.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and plan interesting work.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make strong progress across the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders use rigorous procedures to check pupils’ progress, ensuring accurate views on learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further development needed to deepen learning for the most able pupils.
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Holbrook Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 415 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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I'd like to express a very warm welcome to Holbrook Primary School on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors. We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about us, and I hope the website will offer you a better understanding of the school's guiding principles, ethos, and standards. Our work is supported by and heavily influenced by our values of cooperation, honesty, respect, responsibility, and tolerance. Every student at Holbrook has great expectations for them and we are dedicated to helping them fulfil their potential by providing a wide variety of learning opportunities. We are committed to delivering an engaging curriculum that will provide all students with the necessary knowledge and abilities to succeed as lifelong learners, self-assured people, and responsible citizens. I am incredibly proud to be the team leader of a very talented and committed group of teachers and support staff that work incredibly hard to provide the finest education possible for all of our students, pushing each person to grow within a nurturing and supporting environment. In order to ensure that all students are content and enjoy attending school, we place a high importance on the positive relationships we foster between students, teachers, and parents. We also work to foster a sense of family within the school community. A well-stocked library, magnificent conservation area, spacious playgrounds and fields, a thinking garden, and modern IT resources, including iPads, are just a few of our outstanding amenities. All of these features help provide memorable learning opportunities. Please get in touch with us to set up a visit if you'd like the chance to tour the school.
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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-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | - | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 61% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.18% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 63% 10 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 11 | 6.56% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 | 106 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 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 | 73% 8 | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 7 | 6.51% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above 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 | 106 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 89 | 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 | 65% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 4.61% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 - 2nd Sep 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holbrook Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1