New Holland CofE and Methodist Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England/Methodist · Nursery class
School Lane, New Holland, Barrow-upon-Humber, DN19 7RN
01469 530470 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 27 June 2023.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
6 pupils in this year group.
Only 6 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
50% — 12 points below the North Lincolnshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 50% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 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 North Lincolnshire. 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 7 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England/Methodist school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.8% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 15.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber. Higher than 1% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber. Higher than 2% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 5.7 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- John Harrison CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goxhill Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Newington 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chiltern Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Adelaide Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Francis Askew Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christopher Pickering Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wheeler Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is New Holland CofE and Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
New Holland CofE and Methodist Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 June 2023.
How did New Holland CofE and Methodist 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%.
Is New Holland CofE and Methodist Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put New Holland CofE and Methodist Primary School as their first choice for 3 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 3 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 118023.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.