Holbrook Primary School
Ipswich, IP9 2PZ · Suffolk · primary school
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44th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,088 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 6.8/10 nationally. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 41% | 2.45 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 26% | 2.07 |
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, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Orchestra, Choir, Craft Club, Gardening Club, MFL Languages Club, and various music tuition sessions. Sports include football, rugby, netball, basketball, tennis, athletics, running, and street dance. Trips to Flatford Mill and Thorpe Woodlands are offered, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 196. 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 to maintain the higher standard in maths? What specific activities does the after-school club offer? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Holbrook Primary School
Overview
Holbrook Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and achieve well across a broad curriculum. Leaders are ambitious for pupils’ academic and personal development, fostering a culture where children are courteous, polite, and well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils are eager to work hard, participate enthusiastically, and achieve well in a wide range of subjects by the end of Year 6.
- Teachers use assessment effectively to spot misunderstandings and adapt teaching quickly, particularly in mathematics where pupils revisit knowledge frequently.
- Reading has a high profile; children learn phonics from Reception, enjoy a wide range of texts, and receive prompt support if they fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the full curriculum and make strong progress with appropriate support.
- Leaders promote strong personal development, ensuring pupils understand equality, fairness, and respect for others’ beliefs and views.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, such as history and music, teachers do not deliberately revisit important knowledge as frequently or purposefully as in other areas.
- In these subjects, teachers sometimes do not break complex ideas into smaller components, making it harder for pupils to remember and use subject knowledge effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture where safeguarding is in everyone’s thoughts, staff report concerns promptly, and leaders act swiftly to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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