Holmesdale Community Infant School, Reigate
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a nurturing school where children feel genuinely happy, valued and safe. The early years provision is exceptional, giving children a wonderful foundation with strong communication and independence skills. Reading is taught brilliantly and consistently, with pupils developing a real love of books and using phonics confidently.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision gives children an excellent start with strong focus on communication, confidence and independence
- Reading and phonics are consistently well above national levels with confident, engaged readers
- Behaviour and attendance are exceptional - calm, well-ordered environment with pupils arriving ready to learn
- Highly inclusive provision with swift identification of additional needs and strong progress for all learners
- Safeguarding culture is open and positive with all legal requirements met
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, work and resources are not always adapted well enough for all pupils to access fully
- Pupils do not always remember important information securely over time in some subjects
- Lesson time is sometimes spent listening to adults or repeating work rather than independent practice
- Teaching in foundation subjects is not yet consistently as effective as intended
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
playground leaders, eco warriors, school councillors, trips, clubs, special events
Holmesdale Community Infant School provides a warm, nurturing environment where pupils thrive emotionally and socially. The school is particularly strong in early years provision, reading, behaviour and attendance, though some teaching in foundation subjects needs further development.
At a Glance
1.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
25.1
Infant (KS1)
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
264 pupils
330 capacity
66 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Reigate
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Reigate
Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
13,213
Applications
12,004
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.79842%
Overall absence
6.01093%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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