New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School
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New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School is a Church of England/Methodist school (voluntary controlled) in Barrow-upon-Humber for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. It has 38 pupils and room for 84. About 28 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, about the same as most schools in England. We give it 4 out of 100. That puts it well below schools like it, ahead of 21% of the 50 schools most like it. Ofsted's last grade was requires improvement, back in 2023.
School Lane, New Holland, Barrow-upon-Humber, DN19 7RN01469 530470humberestuaryfederation.co.ukMiss Hayley Twidale headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
Ofsted's last full inspection was on 27 June 2023, back when it gave schools one overall grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Requires improvement overall.
Earlier inspections (1)
| Date | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 19 October 2021 | Ungraded | School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next |
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
6 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 11 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 14% | 33% | 56% | – | 55% | 64% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | – | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 103.0 | 96.0 | 103.0 | 104.0 | – | 103.0 | 105.0 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 106.0 | 94.0 | 99.0 | 103.0 | – | 102.0 | 104.1 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 104.0 | 95.0 | 102.0 | 101.0 | – | 105.0 | 104.3 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 67% | 14% | 67% | 67% | – | 64% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 83% | 14% | 44% | 78% | – | 73% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 50% | 29% | 44% | 78% | – | 82% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | -1.0 | +1.5 | – | +1.8 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | -3.6 | -0.8 | – | +0.7 | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published. As a Church of England/Methodist school it may put families of that faith first. Check the school's own admissions rules.
47 places were empty (56% of the total), so almost everyone who applies gets in. Pupil numbers have fallen by 35% since 2021/22, so places are getting easier to find.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to North Lincolnshire council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: language and communications needs (4), Moderate learning difficulty (3), Autistic spectrum disorder (2), emotional and mental health (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 38 | 41 | 47 | 52 | 60 | 54 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 26% | 29% | 40% | 46% | 38% | 44% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 5% | 5% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 22% | 15% | 31% | 32% | 28% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 0% | 11% | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 95.1% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19 | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 4.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 3.9% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 7.6% | 2.7% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 11.1% | 20.5% | 18.2% | 13.5% | 26.1% | 3.7% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 2.4 | 40.4 | 9.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Staff
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Harrison C of E Primary School | Church of England | 1.6 miles | 180 | Good 2023 | 59 | Compare |
| Goxhill Primary School | Council | 1.9 miles | 177 | No overall grade 2025 | 84 | Compare |
| Lift Newington | Academy | 2.5 miles | 394 | Outstanding 2019 | 67 | Compare |
| Chiltern Primary School | Academy | 2.6 miles | 446 | Not inspected | 44 | Compare |
| Adelaide Primary School | Academy | 2.7 miles | 444 | Good 2022 | 81 | Compare |
| Francis Askew Primary School | Academy | 2.7 miles | 370 | Good 2023 | 44 | Compare |
| Christopher Pickering Primary School | Academy | 2.9 miles | 443 | Outstanding 2023 | 98 | Compare |
| St George's Primary School | Academy | 2.9 miles | 238 | No overall grade 2024 | 42 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School with the 43 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 43 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
Nearby schools with a similar mix of pupils that score higher
Of those 43 schools, these are within 25 km and score at least five points more than New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School, nearest first. A school with the same kind of pupils and a higher score is the fairest sign that it gets more out of them.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Halton Primary School | Council | 4.3 miles | 28 | Good 2024 | 88 | Compare |
| Paull Primary School | Council | 5.5 miles | 57 | No overall grade 2025 | 39 | Compare |
| Worlaby Academy | Academy | 7.6 miles | 49 | Good 2024 | 69 | Compare |
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 4 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 4% of primary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 2 to 11. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 0% | no data | – | |
| Ofsted inspection | 20% (normally 20%, cut because the inspection is old) | well below | -1.34 | Ofsted grade, 3.2 years old |
| Progress pupils make | 0% | no data | – | |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | well above | +0.31 | results and attendance rising year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | in line | +0.00 | 2024/25; 36 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 0% | no data | – | |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School a good school?
The figures are weak. New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School scores 4 out of 100. That is well below schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 21% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 2 to 11, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much. Its results have been getting better over the last five years.
What is New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School requires improvement at its last full inspection on 27 June 2023.
How good are New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 50% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 0% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School have?
38 pupils aged 3 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 84 places, so it is 45% full.
Is New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School oversubscribed?
Probably not. 47 places were empty in 2024/25 (56% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School?
Pupils were in school 95.1% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 11% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- School Lane, New Holland, Barrow-upon-Humber, DN19 7RN
- Telephone
- 01469 530470
- Website
- www.humberestuaryfederation.co.uk
- Headteacher
- Miss Hayley Twidale
- Type of school
- Church of England/Methodist school (voluntary controlled) (Voluntary controlled school, local authority maintained schools)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 3-11, with nursery
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England/Methodist, Diocese of Lincoln
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Ward
- Ferry
- Constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- URN
- 118023 · LAESTAB 8133078 · UKPRN 10078142
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.