Hollycombe Primary School
Liphook, GU30 7LY · West Sussex · primary school
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151st of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 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 2,034 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hollycombe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% 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 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Choir, Gymnastics, Craft, and Cartoon Clubs, plus CM Sports. Sports include football, rounders, netball, hockey, athletics, cross-country, and Junior Parkrun. Arts and music cover piano, singing, woodwind, and musicianship. Trips visit Sayers' Croft, Henley Fort, Chichester Festival Theatre, Marwell Zoo, and Home Farm. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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.
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How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 35.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? How do the
What Ofsted said about Hollycombe Primary School
Overview
Hollycombe Primary School is described as ‘small but mighty’, with high expectations for all pupils and a staff community deeply invested in providing high-quality learning. The report states that pupils ‘find joy in what they are learning’ within ‘calm and purposeful learning environments’, resulting in strong behaviour and a sense of safety. The school successfully nurtures holistic development through a broad curriculum, clubs, and trips, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs have full access to opportunities.
Strengths
- Staff possess appropriate subject knowledge and teach sequentially, helping pupils ‘commit content to their long-term memory’.
- Reading is prioritised with timely support, leading to ‘significant improvements’ for many pupils, while early years numeracy is well taught.
- Pupils behave well, showing ‘respect and kindness towards one another’, with low-level disruption being rare.
- The school fosters a culture of ‘equal opportunity to learn’, modifying activities to ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND thrive.
- Governors provide ‘appropriate support and challenge’, using their expertise to drive continual improvement.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in a few foundation subjects needs refining, as intended knowledge is not yet well matched to assessments; the school must identify key content and check retention.
- Actions to improve attendance for some pupils need careful evaluation and adjustment to ensure sustained improvements.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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