The Square, Holbeton, Plymouth, Devon PL8 1LT
10 simple reasons to choose Holbeton Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Holbeton, Plymouth.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Holbeton Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Plymouth and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 20 pupils per class and 20 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but some foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. School participates in both the Forest Schools and the Beach Schools programmes for all year groups.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Westcountry Schools Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 27 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Holbeton Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Fletewood School at Derry Villas (10.2 miles); Plymouth College Preparatory School (10.8 miles); King's School, Plymouth (11 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ermington Primary School (3.3 miles); Yealmpton Primary School (3.3 miles); Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School (4.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Plymouth College (10.3 miles); Sands School (17.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Ivybridge Community College (5.5 miles); Coombe Dean School Academy Trust (6.9 miles); Plymstock School (7.5 miles).