The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 44.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Michael Mackey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Longcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFour Swannes Primary School
Primary · 813m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Primary · 957m away
Keys Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Freshsteps Independent school
Independent · 1.2km away
Oasis Academy Enfield
Secondary · 1.2km away
Hurst Drive Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Greenfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Lea Valley High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery?
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery take?
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery?
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery is in Waltham Cross, EN8 7QG, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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