Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Waltham Cross, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery currently has around 205 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.9% boys and 56.1% girls. Around 44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 33.2%. white british pupils make up about 21.5% , followed by african at 17.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Longcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 7QG |
| Website: | www.holdbrook.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01992716789 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Michael Mackey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117091 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/01/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 205 |
| Number of Boys: | 90 |
| Number of Girls: | 115 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 33.20% | 68 |
| White British | 21.50% | 44 |
| African | 17.10% | 35 |
| Unclassified | 4.90% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 3.90% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 3.40% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 1.50% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Longcroft Drive , EN8 7QG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Swannes Primary School King Edward Road , EN8 7HH | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) Royal Avenue , EN8 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keys Meadow Primary School 84 Tysoe Avenue , EN3 6FB | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley High School Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany School Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy Broomstick Hall Road , EN9 1LF | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley Education Support Centre Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylands School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salmons Brook School Bell Lane , EN3 5PB | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.