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Holywell Village First School
Holywell, Holywell Village, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, NE25 0LN, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.2 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
157
Capacity
150
Ages
3–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a high level of educational quality and strong parent satisfaction, with 90% of parents recommending it. The school scores impressively on the LocaleIQ scale, outperforming 89% of schools, indicating a favorable environment for learning. While specific academic progress data is not provided, the overall positive feedback suggests a supportive and effective learning atmosphere for children aged 3 to 9.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
98%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
84%
School keeps me informed
78%
Progress is communicated
76%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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55.06652, -1.50528 · NE25 0LN
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122195
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holywell Village First School rated by Ofsted?
Holywell Village First School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Holywell Village First School a good school?
Holywell Village First School scores 89.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Village First School?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holywell Village First School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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