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Holmgate Primary School and Nursery
Holmgate Road, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9QD, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.3 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
243
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is lower at 6%, the school shows a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for its 243 pupils. Parents may appreciate the above-average performance compared to many schools in the area, although the LocaleIQ score indicates there is room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality 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%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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53.16884, -1.43077 · S45 9QD
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112530
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holmgate Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Holmgate Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Holmgate Primary School and Nursery scores 45.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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