The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (129% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Craig Dewar-Willox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
North Road, North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1QA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Holme Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holme Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holme Primary School?
Holme Primary School currently has 135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holme Primary School take?
Holme Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holme Primary School?
Holme Primary School is in Carnforth, LA6 1QA, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holme Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holme Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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