Holywell CofE Primary School
St Ives, PE27 4TF · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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112nd of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holywell CofE 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 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 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 core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Holywell CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where a Christian ethos underpins a "safe and harmonious" environment. The report judges the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as Good. While most pupils achieve well, leaders recognise that students are capable of more and are working to deepen understanding across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy coming to this school" and particularly like reading, mathematics, music, and history lessons.
- Children in early years "make a positive start to school life," quickly settling in and becoming confident readers.
- Staff accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing tailored support plans.
- Behaviour is generally good, with incidents being "few and decreasing" due to effective management and a new approach helping pupils manage their thoughts and feelings.
- The school provides a "well-thought-out personal development programme" where pupils learn about diverse cultures, democracy, and moral values.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum needs to "explicitly signpost the depth of knowledge pupils need to remember" to ensure pupils secure in-depth understanding across all subjects.
- Work for some pupils, including some with SEND, is not always "precisely tailored to meet their specific needs," meaning they are not always achieving what they are fully capable of.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 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
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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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