Hollingwood Primary School
115%
Capacity
482
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Hollingwood Primary School
Hollingwood Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 482 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (115% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hollingwood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tahira Asghar, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2884th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 153 in Bradford.
Hollingwood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 49 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hollingwood Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Library, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Netball, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Hollingwood Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hollingwood Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD7 4BE |
| Headteacher | Tahira Asghar |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 482 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.0% |
| School Capacity | 482 / 420 (115% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2884th of 13,686
Nationally
278th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
24th of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
117
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hollingwood Lane, Bradford
Bradford, BD7 4BE
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