Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery

A good community school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery.

Waltham Cross, EN87QG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
18 January 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Longcroft Drive
Waltham Cross, EN87QG
Phone
1992716789
Website
holdbrook.herts.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117091
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Longcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 7QG
Website
www.holdbrook.herts.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
236 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
205
Free School Meals
47.0% (96 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 107.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 105.0
2024 109.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
205 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dare to Dream, Aim to Achieve"

Hardworking Organised Listeners Determined Brave Resilient Optimistic Open Hearted Kind Honest Empathetic Respectful Ourselves

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr M Mackey emphasising inclusive ethos, high standards, and Holdbrook Hero values.

Curriculum Highlights

Academic Learning: Develop excellent basic skills in reading, writing, maths and computing; develop good communication and language skills; be exposed to rich language and vocabulary. World Learning: Have a broad and balanced curriculum; clear knowledge and understanding of the world; develop key skills within each subject to become young scientists, historians, artists, designers, athletes, explorers, geographers, archaeologists, philosophers & musicians. Personal and Social Learning: Be happy, safe, healthy, confident and well-rounded; show respect and tolerance for others; be self-motivated and self-disciplined; find fulfilment in friendships and experiences; develop resilience and goal setting; develop respect for the environment and wider world.

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