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Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Trowbridge BA14

The Gravel, Holt, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 6RA

Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Trowbridge BA14

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 admissions policy.
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, 23.3 pupils per class and 20 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.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. 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. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Platinum accreditation.
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. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.

Find another school near Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

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).

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