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Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School

Ashfield, NG16 6AWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#10,257
of 13,686 nationally

About Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School

Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School in Ashfield is a popular choice among local families, with 27 first-preference applications for just 28 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it officially oversubscribed. The oversubscription ratio of 1.68 tells you that for every place, nearly two families wanted it. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the strong first-preference demand is a clear signal that parents in the area rate it highly. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it serves a community where 35.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Headteacher Leanne Steed leads a school that currently has 312 pupils against a capacity of 350, so there is some room for growth, but the oversubscription means you will need to apply early and list it as a top choice.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Off Portland Road, Nottingham, Ashfield, NG16 6AW
HeadteacherLeanne Steed
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils312
Free School Meals (FSM)35.2%
School Capacity312 / 350 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolPlaying FieldsDining HallGymnasiumLibrarySports HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsTennisRoundersCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubCodingEco ClubChessDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.