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Holme Court School
Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB1 8DW, Cambridgeshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
49
Capacity
55
Ages
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With limited published data, the school has a small student body of 49 and shows challenges in academic performance, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 28.8 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment despite academic struggles.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 28.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Behaviour is good
95%
My child feels safe
91%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child is happy
76%
My child makes good progress
76%
Good range of subjects
76%
School has high expectations
76%
School keeps me informed
67%
School responds to concerns
52%
Good range of extra-curricular
38%
Location
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52.18632, 0.16536 · CB1 8DW
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN108886
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.holmecourt.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holme Court School rated by Ofsted?
Holme Court School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Holme Court School a good school?
Holme Court School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holme Court School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holme Court School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Holme Court School in GCSEs?
Holme Court School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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