Holmwood School
Details
| Age Range | 4-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Address | Kensington Drive, MK8 9AB |
| School Website | www.holmwoodschool.com |
| Telephone | 1908260596 |
| URN | 147381 |
School Census
| Total | 185 |
| Girls/Boys | 98/87 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.0%/47.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 31.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 31 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/06/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/06/2018 | Good |
| 26/04/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/06/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/04/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 107 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 131 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 133 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 41 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 135 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 138 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 89% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| 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 | 56% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 32.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 12.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 35.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 9.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Address: The High Street, , MK8 8LH
Ashbrook School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: The High Street, , MK8 8NA
Loughton Manor First School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Paynes Drive, , MK5 8FA