The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 67
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 4.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Honywill (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Square, Holbeton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1LT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Holbeton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holbeton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holbeton Primary School?
Holbeton Primary School currently has 67 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holbeton Primary School take?
Holbeton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holbeton Primary School?
Holbeton Primary School is in Plymouth, PL8 1LT, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holbeton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holbeton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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