Holton Le Clay Infant School
About Holton Le Clay Infant School
Holton Le Clay Infant School is a small state primary in Lincolnshire, currently home to 71 pupils against a capacity of 150, meaning it is operating at under half its potential size. This is a notably low occupancy for a school that, according to its 2025/26 admissions data, is actually oversubscribed: 20 applications were received for 17 places, with all 17 first-preference families offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.18. The school serves a relatively affluent local population, with 12.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals — below the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. As a mixed-gender infant school for children aged 5 to 7, it feeds into a junior school at Year 3, and its small size means class groups are intimate. The headteacher is Dawne Hunt, who leads a team that has maintained a steady reputation locally, despite the school not being among the highest-ranked in the local authority.
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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