Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Trowbridge, BA14 6RA · Wiltshire · primary school
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78th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,275 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 4.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 146 pupils against a stated capacity of 203. 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 literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School is described as a community-focused institution where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a "positive and vibrant environment" where students are "keen to do well" and demonstrate resilience in their learning. Despite significant staffing changes since the previous inspection, leadership has driven rapid curriculum improvements, resulting in a school rated as "Good" across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a curriculum that clearly identifies "the content that pupils need to know and remember," helping them to "know more and remember more."
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, with daily phonics lessons ensuring children develop "growing confidence and fluency."
- The school is "highly inclusive," with staff swiftly identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and adapting learning appropriately.
- Behaviour is characterised by a "calm and orderly environment," where pupils are "well mannered and polite" and disruptions are rare.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities, such as the school council and eco team, fostering active citizenship.
Areas to improve
- At times, "learning activities and resources are not well matched to what pupils need to learn," meaning some pupils, including those in the early years, "do not learn as well as they could."
- The school should provide further support to staff to ensure they have the expertise to deliver the curriculum effectively, with a "sharp focus on ensuring activities match the next steps in learning."
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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