Hollickwood Primary School
London, N10 2NL · Barnet · primary school
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51st of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 1,602 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hollickwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports include girls' and boys' football, netball, athletics, dance, gymnastics, and swimming. Music lessons cover piano, violin, and guitar.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with different learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Hollickwood Primary School
Overview
Hollickwood Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly, welcoming and inclusive" environment where pupils are "happy and kept safe." Leaders maintain high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering a culture where pupils are "proud to be pupils of Hollickwood."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with well-sequenced learning in subjects like mathematics and art that helps pupils "embed important knowledge."
- Reading is taught effectively; pupils develop as "accurate and confident readers" through early phonics and books matching their knowledge.
- Pupils with SEND are "identified swiftly and supported effectively," ensuring they access the same curriculum and are "fully included in the wider life of the school."
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "polite and respectful," and bullying "rarely happens," with adults dealing with concerns quickly.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders taking steps to "manage their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects at an "earlier stage of development," teachers lack sufficient training, leading to inconsistent explanations and checks of pupil understanding. Leaders must ensure staff receive "sufficient training and support to strengthen their subject expertise."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "tenacious in their efforts to ensure that pupils are kept safe" and maintaining strong partnerships with outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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