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Holywell Primary School
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Holywell Primary School
- Primary
- Charnwood LE11 3SJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority with daily phonics lessons taught by well-trained staff.
Success of the Curriculum: There is a secure and ambitious curriculum in place for most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, pupils are not always given work that helps them develop the important knowledge they need.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives into reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: The school is quick to identify any pupils who may be struggling.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Their behaviour is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported by expert staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff model kindness and respect. Pupils respond by being kind and caring.
Parent Feedback: One parent said: 'The school is a wonderful community of support.'
Parental Involvement: Pupils read regularly with support from volunteers, 'mystery readers,' and older pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy many activities, clubs, and events that develop their interests and talents.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their good subject knowledge to present information clearly.
Impact on Student Progress: In most subjects, pupils are remembering more and growing in confidence as learners.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers recap previous learning at the start of lessons and use questions to check understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: At times, activities do not always help children develop the skills and knowledge as intended.
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About Us
Holywell Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 418 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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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Welcome to Holywell Primary School, everyone! We hope that our website will offer you a sense of who we are as a school, whether you are a student, parent, or caretaker, a part of our larger school community, a member of the staff, or just an interesting visitor. Due to the diligence and concern of every member of our staff and student body as well as the support of our parent group, we are a very successful school. In an effort to give our kids the very best opportunities academically and holistically, we attempt to collaborate with parents. Our goal is for our children to graduate from Holywell well-prepared for the future, with solid academic abilities as well as a strong moral compass, as enthusiastic, inquisitive, and compassionate people who are lifelong learners. We are a very active, friendly school with a lot going on, and we hope that by keeping you informed through our website, we can keep you up to date on the many educational activities and school events that are happening. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the data you require. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.9 | - | 25.5 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | 106 |
| 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 | 108 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 72% | 57.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.1% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 109 1 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 | 99 | 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 | 88% | 63.64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 7 | 10.73% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 110 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 | 98 | 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 | 88% 1 | 62.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% 13 | 9.63% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 109 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 92 | 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 | 87% | 56.02% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 8.56% | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holywell Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1