Holbrook Church of England Primary School
Moorside Lane, Holbrook, Belper, DE56 0TWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holbrook Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Belper for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 2nd of 13 primary schools in Belper. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 April 2025, report published 11 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils thrive in this welcoming school. Their impeccable behaviour adds to the cheery yet purposeful atmosphere. Playtimes are harmonious, and quarrels are rare. Pupils say that everyone is kind and respectful, showing great care for one another. Strong relationships with staff contribute significantly to pupils' well-being. Staff know pupils and their needs well. They provide reassurance whenever pupils have a worry. Whether speaking to staff directly or using 'Oakley the Well-being Tree', pupils know they will always receive support. Staff encourage pupils to be reflective and learn helpful strategies through the daily 'mindful moment'. Positive affirmations such as 'I can do anything I set my mind to' foster pupils' resilience and self-belief. The school's mission is to equip pupils to 'live life in all its fullness'. Through an ambitious curriculum, pupils achieve well academically. They develop talents and interests while attending the variety of sporting, musical and creative clubs and other activities. Pupils proudly represent the school in sports competitions, performances and local celebratory services. Older pupils gain independence and courage through residential trips, embracing new experiences away from home. With a rich array of opportunities, pupils flourish. The school prepares them very well to embrace future challenges with enthusiasm.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils are presented with a lot of information at once, and learning activities do not focus precisely on what pupils need to learn and remember. This limits pupils' growth in knowledge in these subjects, as well as the depth and quality of their work. The school should ensure that curriculum teaching, across all subjects, is focused sharply on enabling pupils to learn the key knowledge required to achieve the ambitious end points and, therefore, prepare pupils well for their next steps.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
134 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Holbrook Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Kilburn Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Kilburn Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ingrid Taylor
- Phone
- 01332880277
- Address
- Moorside Lane, Holbrook, Belper, DE56 0TW
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 143450
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.