Holbeach Primary School

A good community school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holbeach Primary School.

London, SE64TP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 November 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Nelgarde Road
London, SE64TP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100688
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Nelgarde Road, London, SE6 4TP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
546 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
430
Free School Meals
29.9% (129 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.3 (5.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 102.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
430 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be Ambitious Be Compassionate Be Fearless Be Hardworking Be Responsible

Head Teacher's Message

Holbeach aims to provide a broad, balanced curriculum with high standards, an inclusive environment, and a strong partnership with parents and the local community, with achievements celebrated and staff, pupils and families working together.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Tag Rugby Girls Football Boys Football Performing Arts Dance Choir Cheerleading Multi-Sports Art

Sports

Tag Rugby Football (Girls) Football (Boys) Multi-Sports

Facilities

OPAL Playground Sandpit Wheeled play area Tyres play area Outdoor learning/play opportunities

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and rich curriculum beginning with Educational Visits to engage and challenge learners and provide a springboard to learning Memorable Experiences that bring learning elements together Curriculum aligned to the National Curriculum, with EYFS topics and topic objectives Cross-curricular learning and emphasis on pupil voice in curriculum development

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 7:30am–9:00am; After School Club runs 3:30pm–6:00pm (Mon–Fri). All Extra-Curricular Clubs run from 3:30pm–4:30pm. The school also runs a Summer Camp (details on site).

Admissions Criteria

All admissions (except for nursery) are dealt with centrally by Lewisham Local Authority. Nursery applications can be made directly to the school. Priority in Lewisham’s admission criteria for Holbeach Nursery includes: looked after children; children with an acute medical or social need (the application must be supported by a letter from a professional such as a doctor or social worker); applicants whose brother or sister is on roll at Holbeach; if places remain, unfilled priority will be offered to children who live closest to the school (distance measured in a straight line). Applications for a place in reception or years 1–6 follow Lewisham’s procedures via the local authority online or paper applications. Regular open days are held; further admissions information available on the Lewisham Council website or via the school office.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club £5 per session; After School Club £12.50 per session; Extra-Curricular Clubs £32 per term (8 weeks). Pupil Premium funding may enable eligible pupils to access Extra-Curricular clubs free of charge.

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