Holme Hall Primary School
Chesterfield, S40 4RL · Derbyshire · primary school
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187th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 2.6/10 against 1,487 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Holme Hall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% 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 (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 124 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Holme Hall Primary School
Overview
Holme Hall Primary School is described as a ‘happy and caring place to learn’ where pupils are ‘responsible, respectful and polite’. The inspection found that the school provides a ‘well-considered curriculum’ and maintains ‘effective’ safeguarding arrangements, with leaders working closely with the academy trust to support staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘aspire to be the best version of themselves’ and demonstrate resilience, supported by clear behavioural expectations via the ‘STAR Learners’ Code’.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum well, skilfully promoting ‘subject-specific vocabulary’ and ensuring consistency in teaching across most subjects.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring children learn to ‘sound out words well’ and read from books that match the sounds they know.
- Parents appreciate the ‘nurturing environment’ and value the strong communication between home and school.
- Early years provision ensures children ‘settle quickly into routines’ and develop independence and confidence.
Areas to improve
- The leadership of a few subjects is ‘not yet fully developed’, meaning the school’s curriculum ambitions are not fully realised in these areas.
- Pupils ‘do not always have the necessary language and vocabulary to express their ideas about different protected groups in society’, hindering their ability to discuss diversity.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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