Hollydale Primary School
London, SE15 2AR · Southwark · primary school
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52nd of 62 primary schools in Southwark we can score, 66 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 — 4.9/10 against 1,916 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 62% | 2.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hollydale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 155 pupils against a stated capacity of 308. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Hollydale Primary School
Overview
Pupils attend a “happy and welcoming school” where adults are “calm and kind,” fostering a sense of safety. The report highlights “exemplary” behaviour and a curriculum that places reading at its heart, ensuring children develop confidence and fluency early. While the school provides broad opportunities for personal development and responsibility, improvements are needed in how staff check pupil understanding and record safeguarding actions.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour in classrooms and corridors, driven by a desire to learn and high expectations.
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, with staff trained to deliver a consistent programme that helps pupils read with “developing confidence and fluency.”
- The curriculum is broad and logically ordered, allowing pupils to build on previous knowledge, such as in mathematics and science.
- Pupils benefit from meaningful responsibilities, including roles in the school council and gardening club, which support values of “responsibility” and “resilience.”
- Staff are “overwhelmingly positive” about initiatives supporting their workload and well-being, including those at the start of their careers.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not check what pupils know “sharply enough,” leading to gaps in knowledge for some learners, including those with special educational needs.
- Safeguarding records sometimes lack information about actions taken and outcomes, failing to fully reflect the steps taken to keep pupils safe.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to report concerns quickly and leaders responding swiftly, although records must be improved to accurately capture actions taken.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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