Holmer Lake Primary School
Brookside, Telford, TF3 1LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holmer Lake Primary School is a primary school in Telford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Telford and Wrekin. It ranks 31st of 38 primary schools in Telford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 November 2017, report published 23 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
This is a very welcoming and caring place in which to work and learn. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and learning. They set fair rules and make sure everyone understands them. There are lots of rewards that recognise and encourage positive attitudes. Pupils value these and usually respond well. If anyone thinks that bullying might be happening, then staff take it seriously. They record all concerns and follow them up swiftly. A pupil safeguarding team and playground 'happy helpers' also play their parts in checking that everyone is safe and happy at school. Lessons are well organised and cover a lot of ground. Pupils work hard and achieve much. Beyond the classroom, there are plenty of other things to do. Clubs, trips and 'special days' add colour and interest to school life. On top of this, the playground is full of fascinating equipment that helps pupils exercise their bodies and imaginations. Pupils, parents and staff say many positive words about the school. They particularly like the way leaders look out for everyone's welfare and listen to what they have to say. Communication from school to home is excellent, so parents always know what is going on.
What the school should improve
- In foundation subjects, pupils learn and remember a lot but, in some subjects, the curriculum does not regularly require them to use and apply what they know. This means they do not learn to apply their knowledge in more sophisticated ways. Leaders should continue to refine their curriculum plans so that pupils have more opportunities to use what they know in different contexts.
- Some pupils arrive late or miss school too often. This hinders their learning. Leaders should continue to work closely with families and other services to find constructive solutions to improving attendance and punctuality.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
194 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Holmer Lake Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Grange Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| John Randall Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Aqueduct Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Harv Kumar
- Phone
- 01952387580
- Address
- Brookside, Telford, TF3 1LD
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- URN
- 123429
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.