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Hollydale Primary School
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Hollydale Primary School
- Primary
- Southwark SE15 2AR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective teaching of phonics has improved pupils' reading and writing skills in key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has led to improvements in reading and writing across the school.
Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum here; children are taught to read as soon as they join Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad with logical order, fostering confident learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematics teaching is inconsistent and lacks confidence in key skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Adults need to check pupils' knowledge more sharply for better learning link.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes to their work, conduct themselves well around the school, and say bullying is rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 2 pupils confidently partition numbers; reading programme delivered consistently.
Support for Falling Behind: Help is provided for pupils who find phonics difficult to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour enhances purposeful learning environment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress and attainment in reading and writing are good, but mathematics needs improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: The school uses pupil premium funding well for disadvantaged pupils in reading and writing, though less so in mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Funding for SEND pupils is used effectively for help and intervention, meeting their needs well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Appropriate processes and external professionals support SEND pupils well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and say bullying is rare. When it happens, adults deal with it urgently.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a culture of promoting well-being and safety. Governors ensure procedures are robust.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is a priority, with effective training and responses.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught how to keep safe online and during travel.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school and the care and support their children receive.
Extracurricular Activities: Sports premium funds after-school activities that are well attended.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of clubs including football, art, and confidence building are offered.
Teacher Engagement: Systems for checking teachers鈥� performance are good. Professional development opportunities have led to improvements in teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching has positively impacted pupils鈥� progress, especially in reading and writing.
Impact on Student Progress: Secure subject knowledge helps teachers explain concepts clearly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff turbulence in recent years has been a challenge, but staffing is now more stable.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The assessment of pupils鈥� progress varies; some assessments do not match pupils鈥� abilities well enough.
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Hollydale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 148 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.8 | - | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 53% | 63.1% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.91% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below 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 | 105 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 93 | 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 | 57% 14 | 61.67% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 10 | 10.92% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 | 104 1 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 71% 11 | 61.08% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 10.16% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above 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 | 103 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 60% | 56.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.8% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hollydale Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
