Holbrook Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Street Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2PZ |
| Phone | 01473328225 |
| Reference Number | 124588 |
Holbrook Primary School continues to demonstrate good overall performance, providing a supportive and engaging learning environment where pupils thrive. The school encourages students to be enthusiastic about their education, and as a result, they achieve well across a broad curriculum. Pupils enjoy attending school, showing good behavior and participation in school activities, and they are well-prepared for future educational stages. Families appreciate the school’s strong ties to the community and the emphasis on personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 182 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.3%
Girls: 46.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| 2 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 3 | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| 4 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | 23 | 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 9 | 19 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.2% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Apr 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 31 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils participate enthusiastically in a wide range of subjects.
- Teachers adapt lessons effectively to address misunderstandings.
- Strong emphasis on reading from an early stage.
- Pupils with SEND receive adequate support to make strong progress.
- Leaders promote a strong understanding of equality and fairness.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, important knowledge is not revisited frequently enough.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | -7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Stutton Church of England Primary School
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Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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1.92 miles |
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Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School
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2.18 miles |
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Morland Church of England Primary School
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3.12 miles |
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Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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3.24 miles |
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Ravenswood Community Primary School
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3.38 miles |
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Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
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3.43 miles |
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Nacton Church of England Primary School
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3.81 miles |
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Gusford Community Primary School
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3.86 miles |
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Halifax Primary School
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3.86 miles |
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The Willows Primary School
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4 miles |
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4.09 miles |
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Hillside Primary School
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4.09 miles |
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4.22 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School
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4.27 miles |
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Sprites Primary Academy
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