The Square, Holbeton, Plymouth, Devon PL8 1LT
10 simple reasons to choose Holbeton Primary School
State primary school (Academy Converter) and nursery.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
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 4 best independent or state primaries within a 5 mile radius.
On average, 12.5 pupils per class and 10 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Forest School for all years.
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 12 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are extra help sessions for some subjects and a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 5 different sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual 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); South Devon Steiner School (15.8 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).