Holywell School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Red Lion Close, MK43 0JA |
| School Website | www.holywellschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1234750381 |
| URN | 138844 |
School Census
| Total | 719 |
| Girls/Boys | 347/372 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.3%/51.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 111 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/10/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/10/2014 | Good |
| 05/07/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/10/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/07/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -3.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -2.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -3.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 41% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 16% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Cranfield Church of England Academy
(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Court Road, , MK43 0DR