State School
#40 in Best Primary Schools in North Kesteven
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
- Primary
- Skellingthorpe LN6 5XJ
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Teachers develop children's awareness of letter sounds well and use a range of teaching approaches to develop early reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum contributes well to pupils鈥� good academic and personal development with rich and innovative approaches.
Areas Needing Improvement: More regular collection of assessment data is needed to judge the effectiveness of teaching accurately.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment at the end of Year 2 was slightly above average. Pupils are making good progress in lessons.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with special educational needs make good progress because staff ensure they tackle small steps in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good and contributes significantly to good learning. Pupils settle quickly to their tasks and want to do well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress due to early identification and structured interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel particularly safe, and behaviour is good contributing to an environment conducive to learning.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Outstanding care, guidance, and support underpin good learning and progress.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are happy with their child鈥檚 experience at the school; quality of teaching and approachability of staff are notable.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel well-informed of their child鈥檚 progress and contribute to the children鈥檚 learning journal.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a good range of enrichment activities including after-school sports clubs enhancing pupils' experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are enthusiastic with good subject knowledge and use varied teaching approaches that match pupil needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make good progress due to skilled teaching and supportive assessment practices.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Lessons are well-planned and build effectively towards objectives with good use of assessment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The school needs to share and embed outstanding practice across the school.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 186 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
We appreciate your interest in our school very much. You may learn more about the history and activities of The Holt Primary School on this page. Through a variety of varied and well-balanced learning activities, we want to give your kid the greatest educational experience possible. Our goal is to give your child a nurturing environment where they can develop into self-reliant adults. If we are to get the best results for your kid, we think close collaboration between the family and school is crucial. When you need to chat about any element of your child's growth, we will always try to be reachable. Additionally, there will be numerous opportunities for you to participate in your child's education while he or she attends The Holt. We are worried about every facet of your child's growth. We appreciate your confidence in us and hope you'll work with us to make this a very successful time in your child's life. Do not hesitate to contact me directly or through the school administration.
Read more
Compare with similar schools
| 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-
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | - | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 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 | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 48% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.83% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below 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 | 103 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 64% 1 | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 7.65% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below 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 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 94 | 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 | 63% 13 | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 7.21% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below 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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 50% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.28% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
Best Schools 2025
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1