The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 26.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Meacher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vaughan Williams Way, Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5RY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWarley Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Ursuline Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Brentwood County High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Grove House School
Free school · 2.0km away
Brentwood School
Independent · 2.0km away
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Hogarth Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holly Trees Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holly Trees Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holly Trees Primary School?
Holly Trees Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holly Trees Primary School take?
Holly Trees Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holly Trees Primary School?
Holly Trees Primary School is in Brentwood, CM14 5RY, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holly Trees Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holly Trees Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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