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Holbrook Church of England Primary School

Amber Valley, DE56 0TWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#300 of 13,686 nationally

About Holbrook Church of England Primary School

Holbrook Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, and it punches well above its weight locally. Among 43 primary schools in the Amber Valley local authority area, it ranks 1st, placing it firmly in the top 5% of schools in the district. Its closest academic peers, according to local rankings, are Redhill Primary School, Wessington Primary School, and Longford CofE Primary School, all of which share the same top-tier ranking score. The school is led by headteacher Ingrid Taylor and has a Church of England religious character. With 136 pupils on roll, it is very close to its capacity of 140, and the school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 46 applications for just 20 places, with 22 of those as first preferences. This level of demand reflects its strong reputation in the area, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated the school Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMoorside Lane, Belper, Amber Valley, DE56 0TW
HeadteacherIngrid Taylor
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils136
Free School Meals (FSM)12.5%
School Capacity136 / 140 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolSensory RoomDining HallSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCricketNetballCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubChessChoirGardeningArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: holbrookceprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holbrook Church of England Primary School

Holbrook Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.