The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% 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 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Stephenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Timberland, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3SL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Holme Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holme Valley Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holme Valley Primary School?
Holme Valley Primary School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holme Valley Primary School take?
Holme Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holme Valley Primary School?
Holme Valley Primary School is in Scunthorpe, DN16 3SL, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holme Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holme Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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