Holtspur School & Pre-School
Cherry Tree Road, Holtspur, Beaconsfield, HP9 1BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holtspur School & Pre-School is a primary school in Beaconsfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 4th of 4 primary schools in Beaconsfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 25 September 2023
- 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 11 July 2023
Staff know pupils well and put them at the heart of everything they do. As a result, pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. Pupils know the school values of 'ready, respectful, safe, kind and unique' and try their best to demonstrate them. Pupils celebrate difference and diversity. Leaders strive to create an inclusive environment. Leaders have set out clear and ambitious expectations for pupils in the school. In lessons, pupils behave well and are engaged in their learning. However, some pupils use unacceptable language around the school. Pupils say that bullying is rare but, if it were to happen, they know leaders would deal with it quickly. Leaders have ensured that pupils can take part in a wide range of clubs and experiences. Through the nurture provision, 'Flourish', leaders and staff ensure that pupils' emotional needs are met and cared for. Parents and pupils value this provision, which supports all pupils and demonstrates the school's commitment to well-being. Pupils trust adults to address any concerns or worries that they report.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not get enough chance to practise and apply what they have learned. Adults do not check carefully enough that pupils have retained vital knowledge. Leaders should ensure that assessments enable teachers to identify and address gaps in pupils' learning consistently well.
- Improvements to expectations for pupils' behaviour are not fully embedded. Consequently, some pupils use derogatory language in school, considering it to be acceptable banter. Leaders should ensure that pupils develop their shared understanding of acceptable language so that use of derogatory language declines.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
191 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Holtspur School & Pre-School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooburn Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Davenies School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Butlers Court School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| High March School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lea McKellar
- Phone
- 01494674325
- Address
- Cherry Tree Road, Holtspur, Beaconsfield, HP9 1BH
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110398
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.