Holywell Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Forge Lane, ME9 7AE |
| School Website | www.holywell.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1634388416 |
| URN | 147752 |
School Census
| Total | 196 |
| Girls/Boys | 92/104 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.9%/53.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 26 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/04/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/04/2013 | Good |
| 03/02/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/02/2011 |
| 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 Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | 2.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |