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Holywell CofE Primary School
Mill Way, Needingworth, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4TF, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.6 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
199
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 63%, placing it in the top 56% nationally, although only 4% achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection, despite a LocaleIQ score that suggests room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
93%
My child feels safe
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
88%
Behaviour is good
83%
Progress is communicated
82%
My child makes good progress
79%
School has high expectations
78%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Irish1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.32705, -0.03326 · PE27 4TF
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110817
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.holywellprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holywell CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holywell CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Holywell CofE Primary School a good school?
Holywell CofE Primary School scores 49.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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 Holywell CofE Primary School?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holywell CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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