Holbrook Primary School
Gosport, PO13 0JN · Hampshire · primary school
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289th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 — 2.0/10 against 1,312 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 62% | 0.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
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, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, 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 (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 pupils against a stated capacity of 246. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Holbrook Primary School
Overview
Holbrook Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils feel "valued" and "safe," supported by "warm and caring" relationships. The school has implemented a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with a strong focus on reading, though historical outcomes in phonics and key stage 2 tests have been lower than national averages. Recent leadership changes have driven improvements in behaviour and attendance, creating a positive culture for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "effective pastoral support" and a "strong provision for pupils in the specially resourced provision" for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The teaching of phonics is a "strength," with staff using the school’s reading programme "consistently" and providing expert support for those finding reading difficult.
- Leaders have a "strong and inclusive vision," resulting in a "rapid pace of change" that has reduced suspensions and improved attendance for some pupils.
- Pupils develop "positive behaviour" and engage in leadership roles, such as house captains, which allow them to make "meaningful contributions to school life."
Areas to improve
- Staff do not consistently use effective strategies when introducing new vocabulary, meaning some pupils lack a "firm grasp of subject-specific vocabulary" and cannot apply it accurately.
- Some parents and carers do not fully understand the school’s policies on behaviour and inclusion, nor do they feel they are "always listened to effectively."
Safeguarding
The report states 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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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
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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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