The Holmewood School London - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Holmewood School London
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The Holmewood School London
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Barnet N12 8SH
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have very high expectations for what pupils can achieve, both academically and in their personal development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning. Discussions in lessons are vibrant and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Staff explain the content of lessons very clearly to pupils because they know their subjects and their pupils very well. Teachers make it a priority to go over things their pupils might find it hardest to learn.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers are delighted by the way staff have transformed their child’s confidence. They value the deeply caring attitude staff show towards pupils.
Communication: The statutory guidance on relationships and sex education and health education has been implemented well.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders use robust procedures to tackle and follow up on any discriminatory behaviour when it does occur.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders make sure all staff share a common view that the needs of pupils should never be a barrier to achievement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have planned thoroughly for meeting complex needs of up to 100 pupils
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is never tolerated. Leaders know how to protect them from harm or abuse.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils benefit from exceptionally positive and optimistic relationships with staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School's safeguarding culture is strong; pupils feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staffing and supervision levels are high, ensuring pupil welfare
Extracurricular Offerings: Leaders provide a strong and well-designed programme of enrichment activities which are popular with pupils. These include sporting, artistic and creative clubs run by staff who know how to make activities accessible and appealing.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders support pupils to stay in touch with one another after they leave the school to avoid social isolation.
Outdoor Facilities: The school offers cultural visits such as ones to the Royal Opera House, providing purpose-driven experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Ample outdoor space for recreation; suitable facilities for PE off-site
Career Counselling Services: Students’ work and attitudes to learning show how well they have benefited from what they have learned earlier in the school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth-form curriculum is very well thought out so that students achieve exceptionally well from their wide range of starting points.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff skilfully use resources and adapt lessons to make sure pupils gain a wide range of qualifications, including GCSEs and A levels.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad curriculum which has been extremely well designed to both meet their needs and help them to fulfil their potential.
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The Holmewood School London is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 76 students from age 7-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.08% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 57.82% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 36.76% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 22.88% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 28.18% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.92 | 3.64 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.13% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.67% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.27% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 58.93% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.33% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.7% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 16.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 47.52% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 57.69% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 38.63% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 23.23% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 27.6% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.34 | 3.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.87% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 15.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 59.83% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.7% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.67% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.9% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.6% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 54.36% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 35.96% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 22.87% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 27.83% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.56 | 3.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.78% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 93.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 60.35% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.65% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.48% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.17% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.04% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% | 43.91% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% | 55.69% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 39.02% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 23.87% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 29.2% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.73 | 3.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.23% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.14% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 61% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.95% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.14% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.88% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.66% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 33.93% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 24.34% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 25.68% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.81% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 160 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 23% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.95% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 66.76% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.24% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 2.46% |
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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 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| 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 |
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