Holy Island Church of England Primary School
About Holy Island Church of England Primary School
With just six pupils on roll, Holy Island Church of England Primary School is one of the smallest state primaries in Northumberland, and the numbers suggest families who find it are keen to stay. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed: it had one place available and received two total applications, with one of those coming as a first preference. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2:1, a clear signal that local parents see it as a desirable option. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for personal development. That personal development rating is the strongest signal of how children experience daily life here — inspectors found that pupils thrive in an environment where their character and confidence are given real attention. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, though its previous 2010 inspection had awarded an Outstanding overall, so the current judgement represents a measured step down rather than a decline in quality.
Key Details
The full report on this school
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
21 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: lowickholyislandschools.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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