Located in Worcester, Hollymount School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Hollymount School currently has around 399 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 38.1% 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 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.1%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.4%. other white pupils make up about 17.8% , followed by pakistani at 13%

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.

School Information

Address: Hollymount Road, Worcester, WR4 9SG
Website: www.hollymountschool.org
Telephone: 0190523159
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Worcestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Andrea Donnelly
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 140933

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 393
Number of Pupils: 399
Number of Boys: 204
Number of Girls: 195

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 29.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British41.40%165
Other White17.80%71
Pakistani13.00%52
Unclassified9.50%38
African5.00%20
Other Asian3.80%15
Indian3.50%14
Other Mixed2.80%11
Gypsy/Roma0.80%3
Chinese0.80%3
Other Black0.80%3
White and Black Caribbean0.50%2
White and Asian0.30%1
Bangladeshi0.30%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%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: Well Above Average (7.3)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.6)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
12%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
105.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hollymount School
Hollymount Road , WR4 9SG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Gorse Hill Community Primary School
Hollymount Road , WR4 9SG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Elbury Mount Junior School
Fairfield Close , WR4 9TX
- not rated 897 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elbury Mount Infant School
Fairfield Close , WR4 9TX
- not rated 897 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Worcester, Elbury Mount Primary School
Fairfield Close , WR4 9TX
- not rated 897 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE
- not rated 1,316 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE
3out of 4 1,316 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester
Bilford Road , WR3 8HN
- not rated 1,458 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elgar Technology College
Bilford Road , WR3 8HN
- not rated 1,474 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nunnery Wood High School
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT
- not rated 2,216 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Worcester College of Technology
Deansway , WR1 2JF
- not rated 2,098 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU
- not rated 2,316 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU
- not rated 2,316 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Worcestershire College of Agriculture
Hindlip , WR3 8SS
- not rated 3,088 yd Further education Not Applicable More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rose Hill School
Windermere Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL
- not rated 1,040 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Regency High School
Carnforth Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL
3out of 4 1,040 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Regency High School
Windermere Road , Warndon WR4 9JL
- not rated 1,040 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newbridge Short Stay Secondary School
Midland Road , WR5 1DS
- not rated 1,514 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Newbridge Short Stay Secondary School
Midland Road , WR5 1DS
- not rated 1,514 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.