Holmesdale Community Infant School is a primary school in Reigate, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Holmesdale Community Infant School currently has around 281 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 2.9% 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 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.8%). other white pupils make up about 12.1%
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: | Alma Road, Reigate, RH2 0BY |
| Website: | http://www.holmesdale.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01737243678 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sharon Mullarkey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145213 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/02/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 330 |
| Number of Pupils: | 281 |
| Number of Boys: | 147 |
| Number of Girls: | 134 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.80% | 185 |
| Other White | 12.10% | 34 |
| White and Asian | 5.70% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 9 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 5 |
| Irish | 1.80% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 4 |
| African | 1.40% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmesdale Community Infant School Alma Road , RH2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Community Infant School Alma Road , RH2 0BY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Priory Community Junior School Bell Street , RH2 7RL | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Parish Church Primary School Blackborough Road , RH2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wray Common Primary School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wray Common Middle School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Alexandra and Albert Junior School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warwick School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 738 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Alexandra and Albert School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coniston School 22 Alma Road , RH2 0DH | - not rated | 122 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklefield School 10 Somers Road , RH2 9DU | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands School 27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands School - Split Site 27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF | - not rated | 487 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate St Mary's Preparatory School Chart Lane , RH2 7RN | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.