Hollywell Primary School
Nottingham, NG16 2JL · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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38th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 — 8.5/10 against 3,769 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hollywell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% 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 (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest Schools, Healthy Cooking, sewing, and instrument lessons. Sports include fencing, archery, bocha, boxercise, curling, and wheelchair basketball. There are also opportunities to make a community film and run fundraising events. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are included in the Forest Schools sessions?
What Ofsted said about Hollywell Primary School
Overview
Hollywell Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils love attending and are keen to learn. Leaders have established an "aspirational and caring ethos" with highly respectful relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe and behave well. The curriculum inspires pupils and prepares them to be confident, caring members of society.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, considerate and work hard in lessons," with bullying being "exceptionally rare."
- Leaders prioritise reading, introducing a "new, more ambitious phonics programme" that helps pupils become fluent readers.
- The curriculum is "rich and varied," with "clearly set out" road maps ensuring teachers know exactly what pupils need to learn next.
- Staff provide tailored support, including extra "helping hands" and bespoke curricula, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can access the full curriculum.
- There are "fantastic opportunities" for pupils, including well-planned trips, clubs, and forest school sessions that grow their character and resilience.
Areas to improve
- Recent changes to the wider curriculum have not yet made the intended difference; some pupils do not always recall the most important knowledge or consistently connect it in their work.
- Leaders should continue to check that the new curriculum helps pupils understand what they are learning next and why, ensuring knowledge builds well over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "vigilant safeguarding culture" where staff receive appropriate training and report concerns immediately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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