Holly Grove Primary Academy
Burntwood, WS7 1LU · Staffordshire · primary school
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128th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 the 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holly Grove Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and act as Sports Ambassadors. A KS2 Art Trip to Ingestre Hall is offered, alongside breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 293 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities do the Sports Ambassadors lead during the school day? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Holly Grove Primary Academy
Overview
Holly Grove Primary Academy is a welcoming school where pupils feel safe, valued, and part of a caring community. The report highlights a "strong and effective approach" to attendance and behaviour, alongside high-quality personal development provision. While most pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, the report identifies inconsistencies in writing and curriculum adaptations that require attention.
Strengths
- Attendance is high and improving, supported by a "whole-family approach" and proactive staff engagement.
- Behaviour is described as "calm, purposeful and consistently positive," with bullying not tolerated and strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Personal development is "well-considered and effective," with pupils confidently discussing the school’s 'TORCH' values and future career aspirations.
- Reading and phonics are "clear strengths," with pupils achieving highly and benefiting from initiatives like intergenerational reading.
- Staff feel "well supported and listened to," contributing to a positive workplace culture with manageable workloads.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers provide sufficient opportunities to "deepen and extend their learning," particularly in writing, which shows variability across year groups.
- Teaching adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are not yet consistent enough to ensure all can access the full curriculum.
- The writing curriculum needs consistent implementation to ensure pupils regularly write at length and apply grammar, punctuation, and spelling accurately.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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