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Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery

Broxbourne, EN8 7QGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#11,127
of 13,686 nationally

About Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery

Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery sits well below the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with just 48% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Hertfordshire average of 64%. That 16-point gap is significant and places the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, ranked 275th out of 401 in the county. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. In maths, 90% of pupils met the expected standard and 52% reached the higher standard, while in reading, 90% also met the expected level. The challenge is clearly in writing, where only 48% achieved the expected standard and just 5% reached the higher level. This suggests a school where maths and reading are strengths, but writing outcomes need attention.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLongcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, EN8 7QG
HeadteacherMichael Mackey
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils205
Free School Meals (FSM)44.1%
School Capacity205 / 236 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosForest SchoolSensory RoomGymnasiumSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisFootballAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirEco ClubBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: holdbrook.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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