The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 36% 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
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 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
- 204
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 35.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Jeremy Fisher (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
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Fordwich Rise, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Sele School
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Primary · 1.1km away
Duncombe School
Independent · 1.3km away
Bengeo Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Richard Hale School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Abel Smith School
Primary · 1.9km away
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hollybush Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hollybush Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hollybush Primary School?
Hollybush Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hollybush Primary School take?
Hollybush Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hollybush Primary School?
Hollybush Primary School is in Hertford, SG14 2DF, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hollybush Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hollybush Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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