Walton Holymoorside Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Holymoor Road Holymoorside Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 7DU |
| Phone | 01246566502 |
| Reference Number | 147120 |
Walton Holymoorside Primary School has demonstrated a good overall performance across key areas, being marked as good in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is the school's first inspection, having not been assessed since converting to an academy in 2019. During the inspection, pupils expressed a strong sense of belonging and enthusiasm for learning, reflecting a positive school culture fostered by caring staff and supportive governance through the Learners’ Trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 376 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.54%
Girls: 53.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 24 | 45 |
| 2 | 16 | 34 | 50 |
| 3 | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| 4 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| 5 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| 6 | 19 | 30 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| White, Other | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Walton Holymoorside Primary School | |
| 15 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 19 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic and feel happy at school.
- Strong relationships and respectful interactions among pupils and staff.
- The curriculum is broad and interesting, with a focus on key knowledge.
- Reading is a top priority, with effective phonics instruction.
- The school quickly identifies and supports pupils with SEND.
- A strong approach to promoting personal development and healthy relationships.
- Staff well-being and workload are prioritized.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, assessment of pupils' learning is not well established.
- SEND support documents lack precision, impacting achievement for some pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | 1.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Holme Hall Primary School
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Brockwell Junior School
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