SchoolScoresHolt Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Norwich Road, Holt, NR25 6SG
01263 713107 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 June 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Norfolk comparisons use the 191 of its 343 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 152 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 178th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 177th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 179th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 94th highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 7% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern Joint 168th highest of 183 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 4% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 171st highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norfolk figures pool parents at the Norfolk schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
50% — 6 points below the Norfolk average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 25 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Holt. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.3% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Holt. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Holt. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Holt. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Holt. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Holt. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Holt. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Holt. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Holt. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Holt. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 215th highest of 256 state primary schools in Norfolk. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Kelling CE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 17% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holt Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holt Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 June 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Holt Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Holt Community Primary School?
63% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Holt Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holt Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Holt Community Primary School as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120821.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.