Hollymount School
Worcester, WR4 9SG · Worcestershire · primary school
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71st of 113 primary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 180 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 — 4.4/10 against 1,726 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hollymount 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%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Voices, Cross stitch, Chess, Christmas choir, Yoga, Forest school, and Engineering clubs. Sports options include Netball, Multi-skills, Football, Futsal, Tag rugby, and Gardening.
Getting in
The published school roll is 377 pupils against a stated capacity of 393. 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 support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Hollymount School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at Hollymount School, creating a “delightful place to be” characterised by curiosity, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. Leaders have implemented a “restorative approach” and prioritised relationship building, resulting in outstanding behaviour and personal development where pupils feel safe and look out for one another.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “outstanding” behaviour and attitudes, supported by peer mentors who help resolve difficulties and befriend those who may be alone.
- The curriculum is “well planned and sequenced,” with leaders identifying ‘sticky knowledge’ to ensure pupils acquire a “sophisticated understanding of complex topics” by Year 6.
- Reading is “threaded through all curriculum areas,” with expert phonics teaching ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Attendance has “improved dramatically” due to meticulous tracking and extensive support strategies, including collecting pupils who find it difficult to attend.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and make “very good progress” thanks to well-trained staff.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to develop the curriculum in the few subjects that are “not yet fully developed” to ensure they meet the school’s intentions for learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with well-qualified leaders ensuring staff are trained to recognise risks, report concerns appropriately, and help pupils keep safe both online and in the community.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 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
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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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