The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England/United Reformed Church school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
4% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/United Reformed Church
Numbers
- Pupils
- 148
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Hodge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
The Gravel, Holt, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6RA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 148 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Trowbridge, BA14 6RA, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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