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Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
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Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Broxbourne EN8 7QG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The programme for teaching early reading is structured so that all pupils learn the sounds they need at the right time.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have established a curriculum that ensures pupils build and develop their knowledge and skills across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, leaders have not carefully considered the important and discrete knowledge pupils need.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders have identified where pupils need to catch up, particularly in reading, and are taking effective action to support them.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled adults support pupils, including those with SEND and EAL, to become confident and fluent readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in and around the school is good; pupils are enthusiastic learners and supportive of each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with SEND is strong; skilled support is in place for pupils to catch up and revisit aspects of learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare and know which adults to speak to if they have worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong safeguarding culture, and staff are vigilant in ensuring pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as 鈥榗aring, nurturing, inclusive and supportive鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work hard to engage families by offering workshops and additional educational resources.
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About Us
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 205 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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 are a sociable, active school with a welcoming culture that is evident to everyone who visits. Our school's staff, parents, and governors collaborate to offer the finest services possible to the families we serve. In addition to achieving the greatest standards possible in all area of their lives, we want our kids to enjoy their time and education while they are with us. We take pride in offering a learning atmosphere where kids may grow and develop in a secure and encouraging environment so they can become "Creative Thinkers and Lifelong Learners." All of our students are recognised as unique individuals who graduate from our school equipped with the life skills they need to succeed in the future and ready for the next phase of their education. Our curriculum is engaging and cutting-edge, offering every student the chance to succeed, gain a variety of skills, and鈥攎ost importantly鈥攅njoy learning. We are particularly aware of the need, as a community school, to provide chances for all students to develop in a society and a community where we can all live and work productively together.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 25.8 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 99 |
| 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 | 106 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 57% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.95% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 105 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 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 | 54% 7 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.98% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 104 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 61% 23 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 4 | 11.72% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 95 | 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 | 38% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 11.43% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1