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Hollybush Primary School
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Hollybush Primary School
- Primary
- Hertford SG14 2DF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The phonics curriculum is planned and taught well. Pupils make good progress and acquire decoding skills quickly.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a rich range of learning experiences in the curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum in a few subjects is not yet fully developed so pupils can make the best progress in these subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders use assessment information well to identify pupils who may be falling behind in their learning and to give them additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good. Pupils work well together and respect their teachers and each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2018, Year 6 pupils made weaker progress in mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional support for pupils with SEND is very effective in enabling pupils to have access to the whole curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has clear safeguarding arrangements and all staff have had relevant and up-to-date training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The work of the learning mentor has had a very positive impact on the school’s ability to provide effective early support and intervention.
Parent Feedback: Parents have confidence in the school’s teaching and feel that pupils learn well and make good progress.
Parental Involvement: Staff in the Nursery and Reception class work effectively together to plan learning across both classes and in partnership with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: The sport premium has been used very effectively to ensure that all pupils have access to exercise and movement every playtime as well as during formal PE lessons.
Outdoor Facilities: The learning environment is effective and enabling. All areas of the curriculum are planned for inside and out.
Teacher Engagement: Senior leaders are good role models for other staff both in their teaching and in the relationships that they establish with pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers expect pupils to work hard in their lessons and encourage positive attitudes to learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers prioritise the teaching of vocabulary; pupils can use subject-specific language well because teachers encourage them to do so.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A small minority of pupils do not read regularly enough with skilled adults, impacting their enjoyment of reading.
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About Us
Hollybush Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 217 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate your interest in our school. We are a modest, hospitable school in the centre of our neighbourhood. Our quiet, welcoming environment, which enables all children to thrive and realise their potential, is something we take great delight in. At Hollybush, we take the time to get to know your child very well, as well as their skills, interests, and unique personality. We create our curriculum so that children's social and emotional skills develop alongside their knowledge and understanding of National Curriculum subjects, and we ensure that learning is engaging, demanding, and entertaining. While we really hope that our website contains all the information you require, if you require any more assistance or simply wish to visit our site to take a look around, please get in touch with us.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | - | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 111 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 58.22% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.91% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 15 | 62.58% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 11.96% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 4 | 61.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.68% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 59.69% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.39% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hollybush Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1