Holmbush Primary Academy

About Holmbush Primary Academy

Holmbush Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Adur community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 226 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Holmbush Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Susan Stickley, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7170th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 11 in Adur.

Holmbush Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 22 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Holmbush Primary Academy include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Library, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Rounders, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Adur, Holmbush Primary Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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