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Holywell Village First School

Whitley Bay, NE25 0LN · Northumberland · primary school

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What Ofsted said about Holywell Village First School

Inspection report dated 14 March 2025

Overview

Holywell Village First School is described as a place where pupils are "safe and happy" and "exceptionally well behaved." The report highlights a "highly ambitious curriculum" that provides rich learning opportunities, resulting in pupils who are "very well prepared for the next stage in their education."

Strengths

  • The curriculum is "well designed" with "rich opportunities" for pupils to develop knowledge, such as planning cycle routes using maps.
  • Reading is given "high priority" with an "exceptionally consistent approach," ensuring pupils become "accurate, fluent and confident readers."
  • Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported "very well" with "carefully chosen interventions" to help them keep pace with peers.
  • Staff receive "high-quality subject-specific advice, training and coaching" and are "considerate of staff’s workload and well-being."
  • Governors provide "effective support and challenge" and have an "astute understanding of the school."

Areas to improve

  • The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

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Demand
×0.96
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
11%
vs 25% across England

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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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