Holme CofE Primary School, Peterborough
Holme CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Peterborough, part of Grace Schools. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 35th-highest of the 78 schools in Peterborough with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cambridgeshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Holme CofE Primary School in detail
Holme CofE Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:55am and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Holme CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Holme CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Holme CofE Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Holme CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holme CofE Primary School are Stilton Church of England Primary Academy (2.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 69% maths); Yaxley Infant School (2.7 miles, Good); William de Yaxley Church of England Academy (2.9 miles, Good, 55% reading, 56% maths); and Folksworth CofE Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths).
Holme CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Stilton Church of England Primary AcademyYaxley Infant SchoolWilliam de Yaxley Church of England AcademyFolksworth CofE Primary School
The trust
Holme CofE Primary School is one of 38 schools run by Grace Schools, an academy trust.
Who goes there
7.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (21.3%) received SEN support and 3 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Holme CofE Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Street (opposite), 300 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).
Suspensions and exclusions
Holme CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
17.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
22.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Holme CofE Primary School
Autumn 1 - 2022
27 Aug 2026
Autumn 2 - 2022
27 Aug 2026
Spring 1 - 2023
27 Aug 2026
Spring 2 - 2023
27 Aug 2026
Summer 1 - 2023
27 Aug 2026
Latest Newsletter
27 Aug 2026
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Term dates
Holme CofE Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cambridgeshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Holme CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Holme CofE Primary School is in Cambridgeshire; for families living there:
- Cambridgeshire's school travel policy: School Travel Assistance Policy - Mainstream September 2025 326KB - pdf
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Holme CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
116 pupils
119 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Peterborough
Across Cambridgeshire council
Places available
8,107
Applications
6,292
Got 1st preference
94.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Cambridgeshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
24.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
108
Total Pupils
59
Boys
49
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,532
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,785
Per pupil
£756k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
4.9%
Persistent absence
103
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Holme CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Holme CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Holme CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Holme CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holme CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Holme CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Holme CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Cambridgeshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holme CofE Primary School?
Holme CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Holme CofE Primary School?
Classes at Holme CofE Primary School average 21.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Holme CofE Primary School?
Holme CofE Primary School has around 108 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holme CofE Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Holme CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 4.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holme CofE Primary School?
Apply through Cambridgeshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Holme CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Holme CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Holme CofE Primary School?
Holme CofE Primary School is at Church Street, Holme, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3PB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)