Holme Primary School
Carnforth, LA6 1QA · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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10th of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 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 2,232 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.8/10 among them, against 8.7/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holme Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.8 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access bushcraft, choir, animation, science, karaoke, gardening, chess, and coding clubs, alongside football, multi-skills, netball, and rounders. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 122 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Holme Primary School
Overview
Holme Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a welcoming community where pupils feel happy and supported. The inspection confirms that staff offer strong support, helping pupils to feel "listened to" and fostering an environment where they "relish coming to school each day."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "noteworthy" behaviour, treating each other with respect and showing a strong understanding of cultural differences.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with teachers who are "highly knowledgeable" about their subjects, ensuring pupils "achieve well" and enjoy learning.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff deliver phonics "consistently well," ensuring most pupils learn to read "confidently and fluently."
- Systems for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are thorough, allowing them to "learn well alongside their peers."
- Governors are "high skilled" and provide effective challenge and support, while staff workload and well-being are actively managed.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers occasionally select activities that do not sufficiently support pupils to learn the defined curriculum knowledge, hindering deep learning. The school should ensure teachers are "fully equipped to design learning that supports pupils to develop a rich body of subject knowledge."
Safeguarding
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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