Holbeton Primary School
The Square, Holbeton, Plymouth, PL8 1LTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holbeton Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 7th of 71 primary schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 November 2022, report published 15 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 November 2022
Pupils at Holbeton Primary School are happy, safe and enjoy learning. Pupils learn about the world around them through doing experiments at the beach and creating art in the forest. Pupils' physical and emotional health is prioritised by staff. For example, pupils are enthused by cross country running and gymnastics. Children in the early years foundation stage walk through the village, splash in puddles and clamber up the bank to the forest with enormous enthusiasm. Children in early years flourish. Nursery and Reception children learn the routines of school exceptionally well. Pupils are kind, polite and helpful to each other. Pupils state that bullying is not an issue at the school. Relationships between pupils and staff are very positive. Pupils feel well supported. Consequently, pupils' attendance is strong. Pupils are very well prepared for life in the wider world. They learn about democracy through voting for the school council. Year 6 pupils are given many responsibilities to support younger pupils, such as being house captains. Pupils and parents care deeply about their school. One pupil's view echoed that of others, 'I love my school. I love my life.'
What the school should improve
- Some areas of the curriculum are not as coherently structured as others. As a result, pupils do not learn some areas of the curriculum as effectively as others. Leaders must ensure that all subjects in the curriculum are consistently well structured, enabling pupils to develop complex knowledge incrementally.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
51 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Holbeton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ermington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Yealmpton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Modbury Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Manor Primary School, Ivybridge | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Park Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Honywill
- Phone
- 01752830317
- Address
- The Square, Holbeton, Plymouth, PL8 1LT
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 146254
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.