Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Longcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 7QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Waltham Cross for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 5th of 16 primary schools in Waltham Cross. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 January 2022, report published 2 March 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 January 2022
Pupils are happy, polite, and welcoming to visitors at Holdbrook. They enjoy their learning and say they feel safe and looked after. Pupils describe their school as 'inspirational' and as a 'community'. Pupils understand the importance of their education. They shared their future aspirations to be marine biologists, interior designers and chefs. Pupils say bullying is rare and name adults whom they can speak to if they have worries. They can talk about online bullying and can explain what to do if they have concerns. Behaviour in and around the school is good. In lessons, pupils are enthusiastic learners and are supportive of each other. They listen to and respect adults in the school. They are keen to share what they know with teachers and visitors. All pupils spoken with, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL), say they feel included in the school community. The most vulnerable pupils receive the appropriate support to be able to access the curriculum and attend school. Parents who spoke to inspectors were very positive about what the school provides for their children. They describe the school as 'caring, nurturing, inclusive and supportive'.
What the school should improve
- In a very few subjects, planning and teaching do not identify and deliver the subject-specific knowledge and skills well enough. This means that while pupils enjoy activities in these subjects, they do not become as proficient in their learning as they are doing elsewhere in the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that planning and teaching identify and deliver the subject-specific knowledge and skills that they want pupils to learn, so that pupils have a broad and deep understanding of these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Swannes Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Keys Meadow Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Hurst Drive Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Mackey
- Phone
- 01992716789
- Address
- Longcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 7QG
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117091
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.