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Holmwood School
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- Middlesbrough TS4 3PT
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Daily reading sessions have improved pupils鈥� reading skills and their confidence and progress in reading and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum positively affects pupils鈥� achievement and provides good opportunities for cultural learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities are needed to improve pupils鈥� speaking skills and widen their vocabulary.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Parents agree that their children make good progress in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective tracking systems ensure pupils鈥� progress is monitored and interventions are timely.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is almost always exemplary, showing commitment and willingness to work hard.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching staff are highly skilled in forming and maintaining good relationships, ensuring good progress for all groups including those with additional needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Clear boundaries and regular anti-bullying sessions contribute to pupils feeling exceptionally safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent relationships with agencies and families ensure high standards of wellbeing and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel their children make good progress and are well supported by the school.
Parental Involvement: High-quality work of the parent-support adviser strengthens the school's engagement with families.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and support staff meet the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of all pupils exceptionally well.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching ensures pupils make good progress from their low starting points.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers鈥� progress checks and thorough marking help pupils improve their work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not sufficiently draw on their subject knowledge to challenge pupils to think harder.
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About Us
Holmwood School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 98 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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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For kids with a variety of special needs, there is a primary school called Holmwood. Children with autism, SEMH, and learning challenges are the focus of Holmwood School's specialised instruction. The students come from all across Middlesbrough and beyond, which has a diverse social makeup and a typical racial representation. Children with special needs will receive an exceptional education at Holmwood School. Holmwood has achieved nationally recognised awards: Inclusion Mark, Headstart Gold, Digital Resilience Achievement, Activemark, International School status, Platinum Sing Up and Healthy School.
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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 | 95 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 97 | 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 | 0% | 55.54% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.56% | 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 | 8.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 8.4 | Well 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 | 101 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 95 6 | 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 | 18% 38 | 58.88% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.73% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | Well 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 | 99 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 91 | 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 | 56% 7 | 57.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.22% | 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 | 7.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 6.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5 | Well 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 | 101 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 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 | 63% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.17% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holmwood School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1