The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 37.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Simon Walters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Norwich Road, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6SG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Holt Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holt Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holt Community Primary School?
Holt Community Primary School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holt Community Primary School take?
Holt Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holt Community Primary School?
Holt Community Primary School is in Holt, NR25 6SG, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holt Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holt Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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