Holbrook Primary School
Coventry, CV6 6FR · Coventry · primary school
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75th of 82 primary schools in Coventry we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.3/10 against 1,948 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 62% | 0.54 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holbrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Brunch Munch Club, School Council, swimming, guitar and violin lessons, plus a breakfast club and after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 608 pupils against a stated capacity of 652. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the School Council organise for students?
What Ofsted said about Holbrook Primary School
Overview
Holbrook Primary School is described as a “welcoming, inclusive school” where pupils are encouraged to ‘work together to be the BEST’. The report highlights that “inspirational new leadership” has driven swift improvements, particularly in strengthening the curriculum and addressing historical attendance issues.
Strengths
- A “broad curriculum” prepares pupils well for life, supported by enrichment opportunities like theatre trips and pupil leadership roles.
- Relationships are “rooted in mutual respect,” with pupils feeling valued, safe, and supported by strategies such as ‘language ambassadors’ and mental health initiatives.
- Recent curriculum changes have ensured key learning is clearly identified, with positive impacts in mathematics, geography, and science where pupils “remember what they have learned previously.”
- Staff skilfully teach reading from the early years, ensuring pupils who join at different times or speak English as an additional language receive swift, effective support.
- The school quickly identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing tailored support so they can “access the same learning as their friends.”
Areas to improve
- The report states there are “too few high-quality opportunities for pupils to develop their writing across the curriculum,” meaning some pupils do not consistently demonstrate their depth of subject knowledge through writing.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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