The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 613
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bracknell Forest
- Head
- Mrs Tracy King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Lily Hill Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Primary · 558m away
Ranelagh School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Garth Hill College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Whitegrove Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sandy Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Harmans Water Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Brakenhale School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Heathfield School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holly Spring Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holly Spring Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holly Spring Primary School?
Holly Spring Primary School currently has 613 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holly Spring Primary School take?
Holly Spring Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holly Spring Primary School?
Holly Spring Primary School is in Bracknell, RG12 2SW, in the Bracknell Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holly Spring Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holly Spring Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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