Holme Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address North Road
Holme
North Road
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA6 1QA
Phone 01524781205
Reference Number 112179

Holme Primary School continues to demonstrate itself as a good school, with a strong focus on pupil well-being and a positive learning environment. The school is characterized by a welcoming community, where both pupils and staff are engaged in a culture of respect and high expectations. Pupils' behaviour is commendable, reflecting the school's commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. The curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully organized, allowing for an array of learning opportunities tailored to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school shows a robust performance in delivering quality education and personal development.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 135
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.33%
Girls: 46.67%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 7.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.5%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 15.9
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 15
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 16.8

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 7 14 21
2 10 6 16
3 9 6 15
4 11 6 17
5 7 10 17
6 12 6 18

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 95.6%
White, Other 2.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.7%
Unclassified 0.7%
Asian, Other 0.7%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 21 Feb 2024
Date Report
21 Feb 2024 School inspection
10 Jan 2019 Short inspection
10 Feb 2015 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
11 Jan 2012 Curriculum and development visit
16 Mar 2010 Full inspection:
13 Mar 2007 Full inspection:
15 Oct 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils feel happy and valued within the school community.
  • Strong support from staff promotes well-being among pupils.
  • Ambitious expectations for achievement and behaviour.
  • Wide range of learning opportunities that meet diverse needs.
  • Effective early reading program that establishes a strong foundation.
  • High standards of behaviour maintained in school.
  • Governors have a secure understanding of the school's strengths and priorities.

Areas for Improvement

  • In a few subjects, selected activities do not always support deep learning.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 89%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 11%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 111
Maths 107

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 1.7
Writing 2.9
Maths 3.7

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 11 0
Third Preference 1 0
From another Local Authority 3 0

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