Located in Milton Keynes, Holmwood School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a academy converter 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.
Holmwood School currently has around 196 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 22.4% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.1%. indian pupils make up about 14.8% , followed by other white at 13.8%
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: | Kensington Drive, Milton Keynes, MK8 9AB |
| Website: | www.holmwoodschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01908260596 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jessica Elford |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147381 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/06/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 196 |
| Number of Boys: | 103 |
| Number of Girls: | 93 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 29.10% | 57 |
| Indian | 14.80% | 29 |
| Other White | 13.80% | 27 |
| African | 11.20% | 22 |
| Pakistani | 9.70% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 6.10% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 4.60% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Ash School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8LH | - not rated | 369 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Ash School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8LH | 4out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrook School The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8NA | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hazeley Academy Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeley School Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project 7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grove Independent School Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands School Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| iPEC , MK9 1EJ | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Citischool 332 Witan Gate West , MK9 1EJ | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.