Holmesdale Infant School
Details
| Age Range | 5-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | The Avenue, S18 2LR |
| School Website | www.holmesdale.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1246413284 |
| URN | 112680 |
School Census
| Total | 147 |
| Girls/Boys | 72/75 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 18 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 02/07/2013 | Outstanding |
| 11/10/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 96 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 49 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 49 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 109 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 40 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 96 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 39% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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