Holme Valley Primary School is a primary school in Scunthorpe, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Holme Valley Primary School currently has around 420 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 16.4% 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 3.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.2%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Timberland, Scunthorpe, DN16 3SL
Website: http://www.holmevalley.n-lincs.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01724842152
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: North Lincolnshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rachel Stephenson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 117811

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 420
Number of Boys: 212
Number of Girls: 208

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.20%358
Other White5.50%23
Other Mixed1.70%7
Other Asian1.70%7
Indian1.40%6
White and Black Caribbean0.70%3
White and Asian0.70%3
Chinese0.70%3
African0.70%3
Bangladeshi0.50%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%2
White and Black African0.20%1
Irish0.20%1
Unclassified0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-0.3)
Writing: Above Average (1.8)
Maths: Above Average (2.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
68%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
62%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
103.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holme Valley Primary School
Timberland , Bottesford DN16 3SL
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Grange Primary School
Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW
2out of 4 973 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Grange Lane Junior School
Cornwall Road , Ashby DN16 3AW
- not rated 973 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Grange Lane Infant School
Wyredale Road , Ashby DN16 2PZ
- not rated 1,126 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sunway Infant School
Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF
- not rated 1,282 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Frederick Gough School
Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG
3out of 4 587 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF
3out of 4 1,698 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic School
Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF
- not rated 1,698 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
South Leys Business and Enterprise College
Enderby Road , DN17 2JL
- not rated 2,515 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Melior Community Academy
Chandos Road , DN17 1HA
3out of 4 2,689 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
John Leggott Sixth Form College
West Common Lane , DN17 1DS
- not rated 3,134 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coritani Academy
Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ
3out of 4 1,119 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Darley Centre
School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD
- not rated 1,594 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tle Independent School
Grange Farm Hobbies Centre, Wesley Road , DN16 1SA
- not rated 1,870 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Luke's Primary School
Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN
3out of 4 2,354 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Pledge2Learn
Bottesford Town Football Club , Ontario Road DN17 2TQ
- not rated 2,520 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.