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Holmer Green First School and Pre-School

Buckinghamshire, HP15 6UGPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Holmer Green First School and Pre-School

Holmer Green First School and Pre-School is a state primary in Buckinghamshire that currently educates 166 pupils, operating just below its capacity of 180. The school serves a relatively affluent intake, with only 4.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well below the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 116 applications for 57 total places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.04 applicants per place. Of those, 52 families listed it as their first preference, and all 52 received an offer. This suggests a school that is popular locally, particularly among families who prioritise it as their top choice. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters to children aged 5 to 7, with no nursery provision or sixth form. Headteacher Gillian Jones leads a team that has maintained a consistent reputation since the school’s last full inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWatchet Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6UG
HeadteacherGillian Jones
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils166
Free School Meals (FSM)4.2%
School Capacity166 / 180 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (30 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsCricketFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:10-18:00

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

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Holmer Green First School and Pre-School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.