The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Steed (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Off Portland Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSelston High School
Secondary · 790m away
Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 954m away
Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 954m away
Bagthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Longwood Infant Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Pinxton Nursery School
Nursery · 2.3km away
Kirkstead Junior Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Kirkby Woodhouse School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School?
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School take?
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School?
Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School is in Nottingham, NG16 6AW, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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