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Hollybrook Junior School
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Hollybrook Junior School
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- Southampton SO16 6RL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils develop secure knowledge of language and use punctuation well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is dynamic, matching the needs and interests of each class and year group.
Foundational Skills: The school prioritizes reading and basic skills in mathematics, helping pupils achieve high standards
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and accessible to all pupils, especially effective in subjects like music
Areas Needing Improvement: Tasks in reading sometimes do not challenge pupils enough.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack depth in defined knowledge causing less progress in those areas
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strategies to improve pupils鈥� mathematical skills are effective but reading tasks sometimes lack challenge.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide timely support to help pupils manage situations that previously made them anxious.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes towards learning are positive.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High achievements in reading and good understanding of basic maths
Support for Falling Behind: Quick additional support for pupils who fall behind ensures they catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit excellent attitudes, behave well, and work collaboratively
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff work alongside specialists to provide good support, helping pupils to manage anxiety-inducing situations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, with a strong moral ethos underpinning the school's culture.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are taught online safety and trust adults for any concerns
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Mutual respect and emotional support are strong aspects
Parent Feedback: Parents value the school's work, communication, and supportive staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel heard and believe their concerns are acted upon.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe staff as caring and supportive
Extracurricular Activities: Visits to places like the Mayflower Theatre and Marwell Zoo contribute positively to the curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities: Music is a highlight, bringing joy and skill development
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan engaging topics with a strong emphasis on developing sentence structure.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff adjust work if it's too easy to maintain a swift pace of learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate training and workload management
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching helps develop skills and knowledge effectively
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some questions linked to reading are too easy, affecting progress.
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About Us
Hollybrook Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 239 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 75% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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C-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 20.4 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.29% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 13 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 8.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 5 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 7 | 6.98% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.91% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hollybrook Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1