The Gravel, Holt, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 6RA
10 simple reasons to choose Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Holt, Trowbridge.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England/United Reformed Church faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Trowbridge and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 24.3 pupils per class and 20.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Gold accreditation.
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. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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Emmaus School, Primary (1.5 miles); Stonar Prep School (3.6 miles); Heywood Preparatory School (7.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles); Bathampton Primary School (8 miles); Marshfield Church of England Primary School (8.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Emmaus School (1.5 miles); Stonar School (3.6 miles); Monkton School (7.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Laurence School (3.4 miles); St Augustine's Catholic College (4.1 miles); The Corsham School (7.7 miles).