Holbeton Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths88%

88%, 26 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths25%

25%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

51 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals13.7%

13.7%, 12.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.9%

5.9%, 15.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.8%

7.8%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.9%

5.9%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: holbeton.devon.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.