Holsworthy Church of England Primary School
Holsworthy, EX22 6HD · Devon · primary school
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196th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 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 — 1.6/10 against 2,425 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, 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 (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 338 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap between current results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Holsworthy Church of England Primary School
Overview
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, feel safe, and treat others with respect. The report highlights a strong focus on building positive relationships and helping pupils become responsible citizens, supported by a well-planned curriculum and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their school, behave well, and demonstrate the school’s value of kindness.
- The curriculum is well planned with progressive learning, particularly in reading and mathematics, where pupils enjoy challenges.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through close collaboration with families and skilled teaching adaptations.
- Children in the early years are keen to learn and respond well to engaging, interest-led activities.
- Governors provide appropriate challenge and support staff well-being, ensuring leaders are held to account.
Areas to improve
- Learning activities do not always match the curriculum’s intention, preventing some pupils from fully developing intended knowledge and skills.
- Staff do not always model language effectively when reading with pupils, hindering vocabulary development.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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