The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 28.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr Tom Bulpitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Nelgarde Road, London, SE6 4TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRushey Green Primary School
Primary · 629m away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 726m away
Rathfern Primary School
Primary · 995m away
Kilmorie Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Athelney Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sandhurst Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Conisborough College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Torridon Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holbeach Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holbeach Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holbeach Primary School?
Holbeach Primary School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holbeach Primary School take?
Holbeach Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holbeach Primary School?
Holbeach Primary School is in London, SE6 4TP, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holbeach Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holbeach Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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