Holly Park Primary School
London, N11 3HG · Barnet · primary school
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79th 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 the 2,959 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.5/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holly Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Junior Travel Ambassadors, Eco Council, Learning Council, School Council and Healthy Living Council. They learn swimming and attend concerts and shows. Trips include the British Museum, Tower of London, Kew Gardens, RAF museum, Science Museum, Princess Diana Memorial Park and a 5-day residential at Norfolk Lakes. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 396 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Holly Park Primary School
Overview
Holly Park Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a welcoming environment where pupils are happy, safe, and proud to be ‘Holly Parkers’. Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, fostering warm relationships and a harmonious community where pupils support one another.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "high quality and well-rounded education" with a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff using a "consistent approach to teaching phonics" and providing targeted support for those with gaps.
- Teachers break subject content into "small steps of learning," particularly in the new mathematics approach, and actively develop pupils' vocabulary.
- The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early, using effective strategies to ensure they "achieve well alongside their peers."
- Staff morale is high, with leaders prioritising staff well-being and workload, while attendance rates remain consistently high.
Areas to improve
- The school must "iron out any inconsistencies" in curriculum delivery to ensure pupils build knowledge securely across all subjects.
- Leaders need to address instances where "pupils' misconceptions are not picked up and addressed," ensuring deeper subject learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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