Holbrook Primary School
Trowbridge, BA14 0PS · Wiltshire · primary school
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94th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 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 — 4.1/10 against 2,671 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in rugby, cross country, netball, dance festivals, Sports Week and Sports Day. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 329. 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 national median in reading and writing? What specific activities are included in the weekly dance festivals?
What Ofsted said about Holbrook Primary School
Overview
Holbrook Primary School is described as a "welcoming, friendly school" where pupils are "happy and enjoy learning." The inspection confirms that the school has taken "effective action to improve the curriculum" since its previous rating, resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of Good.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and understand the importance of treating others with respect, following rules of being "ready, respectful, safe".
- The curriculum is "designed well," allowing pupils to "build their knowledge and skills well" in most subjects, including physical education and mathematics.
- Staff share a "love of reading" with pupils, using expertise to teach the reading programme effectively and providing support for those who fall behind.
- The school "accurately identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," ensuring they progress well and are "fully included in all aspects of school life".
- Governors "understand and fulfil their roles effectively," providing staff with the support needed to teach the curriculum with confidence.
Areas to improve
- Ensure books, particularly for younger pupils, are "well matched to the sounds they are learning" to develop fluency and confidence, as some current books are too hard or too easy.
- Improve the effectiveness of assessment checks across the curriculum so that teachers can better identify gaps in knowledge and help pupils "learn and remember the curriculum successfully in all subjects".
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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