Holmer Green First School and Pre-School is a primary school in High Wycombe, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. 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.
Holmer Green First School and Pre-School currently has around 166 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 4.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.3%).
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: | Watchet Lane, High Wycombe, HP15 6UG |
| Website: | www.holmergreenfirst.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01494712050 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gillian Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110268 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/04/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 166 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 77 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.30% | 135 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 3.00% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green First School and Pre-School Watchet Lane , Holmer Green HP15 6UG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer Green Junior School The Common , Holmer Green HP15 6TD | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars County First School Cedar Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7DW | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widmer End Community Combined School Estcourt Drive , Widmer End HP15 6AH | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Park School & Nursery Cedar Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7EF | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park County Middle School Cedar Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7EF | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green Senior School Parish Piece , Holmer Green HP15 6SP | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer Green Senior School Parish Piece , Holmer Green HP15 6SP | - not rated | 368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Ramsay School Rose Avenue , HP15 7UB | 1out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Ramsay School Rose Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7UB | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Ramsay School Rose Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7UB | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.