Holmesdale Infant School
URN: 112680 • Dronfield S18 2LR
Overview
- Name
- Holmesdale Infant School
- URN
- 112680
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Lockwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246413284
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Avenue, Dronfield S18 2LR
Summary
Holmesdale Infant School is a community primary school located in Dronfield, Derbyshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 148 pupils. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children are encouraged to explore and develop their interests. With a focus on resilience and determination, the school aims to inspire pupils to become motivated learners and achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Holmesdale is designed to be creative and engaging, ensuring that children acquire essential knowledge and skills while enjoying their learning journey. High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement are maintained, fostering a calm and purposeful atmosphere conducive to learning. The school promotes values such as respect and inclusivity, encouraging positive relationships among students, staff, and the wider community.
Holmesdale Infant School actively involves parents and carers in the educational process, recognizing the importance of collaboration in supporting children's development. The school also addresses various needs, including special educational needs and well-being, ensuring that every child receives the support necessary to thrive both socially and academically.
The curriculum at Holmesdale is designed to be creative and engaging, ensuring that children acquire essential knowledge and skills while enjoying their learning journey. High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement are maintained, fostering a calm and purposeful atmosphere conducive to learning. The school promotes values such as respect and inclusivity, encouraging positive relationships among students, staff, and the wider community.
Holmesdale Infant School actively involves parents and carers in the educational process, recognizing the importance of collaboration in supporting children's development. The school also addresses various needs, including special educational needs and well-being, ensuring that every child receives the support necessary to thrive both socially and academically.
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 148
- Boys
- 65
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-07-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 148 | 65 | 83 | 150 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 147 | 82 | 65 | 150 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 149 | 87 | 62 | 150 | 14.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 149 | 87 | 62 | 150 | 14.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 144 | 74 | 70 | 150 | 16.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 145 | 70 | 75 | 150 | 9.70 |
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