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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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