Holme CofE Primary School
Peterborough, PE7 3PB · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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108th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 3,839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holme CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Girls Football Tournament, Gymnastics Competition, and Boys Football, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 108 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 bridge the gap between the 59.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to improve the 3.4 out of 10 similar-intake ranking? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Holme CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are proud to be part of this ‘small but mighty’ school, where ‘good relationships are at the heart’ of the community. The inspection found that pupils feel safe and confident, supported by clear expectations and a culture where ‘everyone grows and learns in harmony’. The school provides a high-quality education with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘consideration and compassion’, trusting staff to ‘understand and care for them’.
- Teachers introduce new ideas clearly and provide opportunities for pupils to ‘make links with, and revisit, previous learning’.
- Pupils achieve well in reading, with children in Reception quickly applying phonics knowledge to read ‘books that are well matched to what they know’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘well supported in lessons’ with adapted tasks and extra practice.
- Staff feel part of a ‘supportive team’ and appreciate opportunities for professional development provided by the trust.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, some pupils ‘do not remember what they have previously been taught or do not apply their new learning well’, requiring adults to develop the expertise needed to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- Systems to plan and evaluate support for pupils with SEND are ‘not well integrated’, making it difficult for leaders to know ‘how well it is working’ and where adjustments are required.
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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