Hollinswood Primary School, based in Telford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Hollinswood Primary School currently has around 358 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.4%. indian pupils make up about 17% , followed by african at 15.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dale Acre Way, Telford, TF3 2EP |
| Website: | http://hollinswoodprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01952386920 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kath Osborne |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123456 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 358 |
| Number of Boys: | 185 |
| Number of Girls: | 173 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.40% | 159 |
| Indian | 17.00% | 61 |
| African | 15.60% | 56 |
| Other White | 11.70% | 42 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 9 |
| Chinese | 2.20% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinswood Primary School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood Infant and Nursery School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EP | - not rated | 165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Randlay Primary School Randlay , Local Centre TF3 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Park Primary School Brunel Road , Malinslee TF3 2BF | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malinslee Primary School Matlock Avenue , Dawley TF4 2JF | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Telford Park School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 1out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lord Silkin School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 2out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickstart Academy Whitechapel Way , TF2 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Revolution (KS3 PRU) Unit 1 , Stafford Park 12 TF3 3BJ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchbank Special School Grange Avenue , Stirchley District Centre TF3 1UP | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.