Our School
Headteacher’s Message
I have been the Headteacher of Holywell since September 2014 and have seen the school go from strength to strength during that time. The attainment results of pupils over this period has significantly increased and all outcomes are now more favourably compared to pupils nationally. We offer a broad, rich, expansive curriculum and pride ourselves on …
About Us
Holywell is a school for children between the ages of 3 and 11 years. We are an ambitious and forward-looking school which aims to make a real difference to the children who come here. This is reflected in our school motto ‘The Spirit to Succeed’. We work in partnership with parents and the local community …
Admissions
In-Year Admissions In-Year Admissions into our school are managed by the Herts Admissions Team. Please contact Admissions Reception Admissions – 2024 Holywell Primary School is a Community School and admissions to our Reception class are organised by Hertfordshire County Council. Further information with regards to the process can be found at: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions We would like …
Ofsted
The school was inspected by OFSTED in April 2023. OFSTED judged: The school REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT What Ofsted said about our school: Holywell is a friendly school. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They feel safe, and they enjoy playing with their friends. Pupils know what bullying is. They trust staff to deal with issues if they …
Ethos & Values
We aim to: provide a safe, caring, and attractive environment where everyone feels supported and valued. provide breadth and balance within the framework of the Early Learning Goals and the National Curriculum, by maintaining high standards in the quality of teaching and learning. encourage high standards of behaviour, and compliance with the school rules, for …
Staff
Teaching Staff Early Years Foundation stage Nursery Mrs M McDonald Mrs J Whawell Reception Mrs A Lazar Mrs N Colk Key Stage 1 Year 1 – Sycamore Mrs J Hewett Mrs S Shariff Year 2 – Hawthorn Miss H Whiting Mrs S Chapman Lower Key Stage 2 Year 3 – Rowan Miss S Aykan Mrs …
Recruitment
Our latest staff vacancies can be found on the Teach in Herts website.
Lettings
Hire Rates – 2021 / 2022 The following rates will be charged for hiring of the school premises in accordance with the lettings policy. Standard rate Block bookings or community providers Hall £20 / hour £18 / hour Dining Hall £20 / hour £18 / hour Classroom £15 / hour £13 / hour Conference …