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What is Holly Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Holly Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Holly Primary School located?

Holly Primary School is located in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG19 0NT.

What age range does Holly Primary School serve?

Holly Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Holly Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Holly Primary School

Holly Primary School is a primary community school in Mansfield, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Holly Primary School has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 157 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 6.9%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.0%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected67%Attendance95.0%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Holly Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 157 pupils
SEN support: 6% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Holly Primary School's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 67% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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The area around this school

Environment score: 41/100

Average surroundings

Air quality43/100

Transport access41/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Holly Primary School

At Holly Primary School, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

84% met the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths.

Attendance at Holly Primary School

Holly Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.0%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Holly Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Holly Primary School is 6.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Holly Primary School

Holly Primary School has 157 pupils on roll.

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

6% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Holly Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Holly Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Holly Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Holly Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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