Holy Island Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Lewins Lane Holy Island Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2SQ |
| Phone | 01289388268 |
| Reference Number | 122294 |
Holy Island Church of England First School is performing well with an overall effectiveness rating of good, showcasing notable strength in personal development, which is exceptional. The school has been able to maintain a caring and community-oriented environment, where pupils thrive academically and personally. The curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to ensure pupils gain the necessary knowledge and skills required for their future education, especially as they transition to middle school. However, this is the first inspection since the school was graded as outstanding over a decade ago, and changes induced by the pandemic have been considered in their evaluation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 6 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.3% |
| White & Asian | 16.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional personal development of pupils.
- Strong community atmosphere and care for all pupils.
- Ambitious curriculum that enhances pupil knowledge.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Focus on improving reading skills across all age groups.
- Improved attendance due to enhanced engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Resources in early years not effectively matched to curriculum.
- Inconsistency in teaching methods for English and mathematics.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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