Holtspur School & Pre-School
Beaconsfield, HP9 1BH · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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58th of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 3,191 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holtspur School & Pre-School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join cooking, coding, gardening, Lego, mindfulness, and mini-enterprise clubs. Arts activities include maypole and Diwali dance workshops, plus year group performances. Trips cover museums, outdoor learning, and visits to places of worship. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club? How are the mindfulness and mini-enterprise clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Holtspur School & Pre-School
Overview
Holtspur School & Pre-School is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where staff know pupils well, creating an inclusive environment where children are happy and engaged. Leaders have established clear expectations and a well-planned curriculum, though some inconsistencies remain in behaviour and knowledge retention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well planned and sequenced’ with clear purpose, and leaders monitor subject areas effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’, with staff making timely adjustments to teaching.
- Early years provision is strong; children are ‘prepared well for learning phonics’ and become fluent readers quickly.
- Staff provide emotional support through the ‘Flourish’ nurture provision, which parents and pupils value highly.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘respectful and responsible citizenship’, understanding equality and protected characteristics.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not get enough chance to ‘practise and apply what they have learned’, and adults do not check carefully enough that vital knowledge is retained.
- Expectations for behaviour are not fully embedded; some pupils use ‘derogatory language’, mistakenly viewing it as acceptable banter.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a strong culture where staff are aware that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and act swiftly on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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