Holbrook Primary School, Coventry
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school provides a welcoming and caring environment where young children settle quickly and make good progress. It does excellent work supporting pupils from diverse ethnic backgrounds and those learning English as an additional language. The school enriches pupils' learning through a wide range of clubs, trips and activities.
Key Strengths
- Children in Nursery and Reception settle quickly and make good progress
- The school celebrates and supports the diverse ethnic backgrounds of pupils, with strong support for English language learners
- Key Stage 1 standards have risen each year since the previous inspection
- The curriculum includes enriching clubs, trips and visits that support pupils' learning and personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Standards in English and mathematics at Key Stage 2 are below average
- Teaching is not consistently good, leading to variations in pupils' progress
- Teachers do not always have high enough expectations, particularly for more able pupils
- Teacher marking does not consistently tell pupils how to improve their work
- Some pupils become restless and inattentive when lessons do not hold their interest or work is not matched to their ability level
Extracurricular Activities
clubs, trips, visits
Holbrook Primary School requires improvement overall. Although there has been some progress since the previous inspection, standards in English and mathematics at Key Stage 2 remain below average and teaching is not consistently good across the school.
At a Glance
36.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
11 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 57% to 73%. Maths has remained stable at around 69%. Writing has declined from 75% to 56%.
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
27.4
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
22
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
608 pupils
652 capacity
44 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Coventry
Admissions Demand - Coventry
Places available
4,560
Applications
3,921
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Coventry (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.16125%
Overall absence
19.96337%
Persistent absence
546
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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