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Hollybush Primary School
Fordwich Rise, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DF, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
204
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 79%, this primary school shows a decent level of community support despite its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While the percentage of students reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably low at 32%, it is still higher than 97% of schools across the UK. However, the overall performance and LocaleIQ score suggest there are areas needing significant development.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 32% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child is happy
87%
School keeps me informed
85%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
Good range of subjects
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
Progress is communicated
77%
School supports development
72%
Behaviour is good
68%
School has high expectations
68%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other2.0%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.79809, -0.09972 · SG14 2DF
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117263
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hollybush.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hollybush Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hollybush Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Hollybush Primary School a good school?
Hollybush Primary School scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hollybush Primary School?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hollybush Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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