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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 308 |
| Number of Pupils: | 147 |
| Number of Boys: | 76 |
| Number of Girls: | 71 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20% | 8.2% |
| African | 25.20% | 37 |
| Caribbean | 17.70% | 26 |
| White British | 14.30% | 21 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.80% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.20% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 3.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 3.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 3 |
| Irish | 2.00% | 3 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.70% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.