The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
5% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 5.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- HOLYWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Ed Petrie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Berkeley Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshmount School
Special school · 512m away
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Secondary · 1.6km away
Mountfields Lodge School
Primary · 1.6km away
Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre
Independent · 1.6km away
Charnwood College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Compass Community School Mountfields Park
Independent · 1.7km away
Woodbrook Vale School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Thorpe Acre Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holywell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holywell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holywell Primary School?
Holywell Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holywell Primary School take?
Holywell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holywell Primary School?
Holywell Primary School is in Loughborough, LE11 3SJ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holywell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holywell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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