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Holywell School
Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0JA, Central Bedfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
711
Capacity
720
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It boasts impressive performance, with 98% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, although only 1% achieve a higher standard. Parent satisfaction is likely to be high, but the limited data on higher achievement may be a consideration for those seeking more rigorous academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 27% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.4%
Black African4.8%
Mixed Other3.9%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Indian2.1%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.07058, -0.60433 · MK43 0JA
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138844
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.holywellschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holywell School rated by Ofsted?
Holywell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2014.
Is Holywell School a good school?
Holywell 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.
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