Holmwood School
URN: 110392 • Milton Keynes MK8 9AB
Overview
- Name
- Holmwood School
- URN
- 110392
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Shaples (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Kensington Drive, Milton Keynes MK8 9AB
Summary
Holmwood School is a community primary school located in Milton Keynes, catering to children aged 3-7 years. With a current enrolment of 170 pupils and a capacity of 180, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment where kindness, care, and compassion are integral to its ethos. The school aims to foster responsible citizens, effective contributors, successful learners, and confident individuals through its curriculum and community engagement.
The curriculum at Holmwood is designed to inspire a love for learning, with a strong focus on foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school employs the Read Write Inc program to ensure pupils become fluent readers. Outdoor learning experiences are also incorporated, enhancing hands-on education. Holmwood School boasts a positive behaviour framework, promoting exceptional conduct and strong relationships among students and staff.
As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, Holmwood School is committed to providing high-quality education and support for its students. The school encourages parental involvement and invites families to experience its welcoming community firsthand.
The curriculum at Holmwood is designed to inspire a love for learning, with a strong focus on foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school employs the Read Write Inc program to ensure pupils become fluent readers. Outdoor learning experiences are also incorporated, enhancing hands-on education. Holmwood School boasts a positive behaviour framework, promoting exceptional conduct and strong relationships among students and staff.
As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, Holmwood School is committed to providing high-quality education and support for its students. The school encourages parental involvement and invites families to experience its welcoming community firsthand.
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Nearby alternatives
- Brooklands Farm Primary School (80.2)
- Priory Rise School (76.3)
- Middleton Primary School (75.7)
- New Bradwell School (74.5)
- Ashbrook School (72.9)
Key details
- LA
- Milton Keynes
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 170
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 4.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-06-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 170 | 87 | 83 | 180 | 4.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 170 | 87 | 83 | 180 | 4.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 170 | 87 | 83 | 180 | 4.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 170 | 87 | 83 | 180 | 4.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 170 | 87 | 83 | 180 | 4.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 170 | 87 | 83 | 180 | 4.70 |
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