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Holywell CofE Primary School
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Holywell CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Holywell-cum-Needingworth PE27 4TF
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of phonics is exceptionally well, and children make rapid progress in developing key skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make excellent progress with high expectations and engaging tasks.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure middle-ability pupils achieve exceptional progress by tailoring learning to their level and allowing time to respond to marking.
Foundational Skills: Pupils become confident readers and achieve well in assessments.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is ambitious, aligns with key knowledge requirements.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need for clarity in pupils' depth of knowledge retention.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in maths and reading is significantly above average with excellent progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification and support for pupils who are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around school is outstanding. Pupils feel safe and attend on time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well, but capable of more.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective interventions for support, including for SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour approach aids understanding of managing feelings.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make rapid progress due to outstanding teaching and skilled assistants.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored plans with specific targets. External advice is acted upon.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not an issue; pupils feel safe and staff manage behaviour effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff provide a warm welcome and ensure safety through well-managed before- and after-school clubs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe and harmonious, Christian ethos supports safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Mental and physical health overseen with care.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and say the school has gone from strength to strength.
Parental Involvement: Parents value before- and after-school clubs and report that children enjoy attending.
Parent Feedback: Parents' opinions considered via Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Effective collaboration ensures regular attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Good range of after-school clubs contribute well to pupil achievement and development.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs like football, choir, computing extend interests.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers demonstrate outstanding teaching reflecting commitment and experience.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is imaginative and effective, contributing to excellent progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasional lack of tailored learning for middle-ability pupils limits their progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Frequent and accurate checks on progress ensure any falling behind is quickly addressed.
Teacher Engagement: Staff positively respond to revised content and expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Work needs sharper adaptation to address gaps.
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About Us
Holywell CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 200 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 25.8 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 67% | 55.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.26% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 2 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 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 | 69% 17 | 56.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 8.65% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 107 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 86% 3 | 55.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.83% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 108 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 83% | 52.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.72% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holywell CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1