Hollydale Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Hollydale Primary School currently has around 147 pupils on roll, which is about 48% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 25.2%. caribbean pupils make up about 17.7% , followed by white british at 14.3%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Hollydale Road, London, SE15 2AR
Website: www.hollydale.southwark.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02076392562
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Southwark
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Reema Reid
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100794

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 308
Number of Pupils: 147
Number of Boys: 76
Number of Girls: 71

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 20% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African25.20%37
Caribbean17.70%26
White British14.30%21
White and Black Caribbean8.80%13
Other (any other ethnic group)8.20%12
Other Asian3.40%5
Other Black3.40%5
White and Asian3.40%5
Other Mixed3.40%5
White and Black African2.70%4
Unclassified2.00%3
Irish2.00%3
Other White2.00%3
Indian1.40%2
Bangladeshi0.70%1
Chinese0.70%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.70%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-2.1)
Writing: Average (0.7)
Maths: Below Average (-2.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
62%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT
3out of 4 1,259 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelwood Nursery School
Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ
4out of 4 1,337 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT
- not rated 2,249 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Clyde Nursery School.
Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH
3out of 4 2,465 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grove Nursery School
Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY
3out of 4 2,716 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Edmund Waller Primary School
Waller Road , New Cross SE14 5LY
3out of 4 477 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Pepys Road , SE14 5SF
- not rated 703 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School
48 Brayards Road , West Square SE15 3RA
- not rated 792 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Rye Oak Primary School
Whorlton Road , SE15 3PD
3out of 4 890 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Peckham Rye Primary School
Whorlton Road , Peckham SE15 3PD
- not rated 890 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The St Thomas the Apostle College
Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB
4out of 4 470 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Haberdashers Askes School
Pepys Road , SE14 5SF
- not rated 684 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Pepys Road , SE14 5SF
3out of 4 684 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Telegraph Hill School
Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY
- not rated 889 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hatcham Wood School
Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY
- not rated 889 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crossways Sixth Form
Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL
- not rated 927 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
LeSoCo
Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT
- not rated 2,013 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN
3out of 4 2,790 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN
- not rated 2,790 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 2,884 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
- not rated 2,884 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Education Support Centre
18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW
- not rated 560 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+)
18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW
- not rated 571 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College
Pepys Road , New Cross SE14 5SF
- not rated 684 yd City technology college No Mixed More About School
Headstart Montessori School
24 Waveney Avenue , Peckham Rye SE15 3UE
- not rated 926 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Meadowgate School
Revelon Road , Brockley SE4 2PR
- not rated 976 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.