The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 308
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Duncan White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Holly Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmForest Town Primary School
Primary · 324m away
Heatherley Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Samworth Church Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Horizons Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.2km away
Peafield Lane Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Oak Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Garibaldi School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Asquith Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holly Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holly Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holly Primary School?
Holly Primary School currently has 308 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holly Primary School take?
Holly Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holly Primary School?
Holly Primary School is in Mansfield, NG19 0NT, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holly Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holly Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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