Holly Park Primary School
101%
Capacity
424
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Holly Park Primary School
Holly Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 424 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holly Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ann Pelham, it falls under Barnet local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6820th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 80 in Barnet.
Holly Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 42 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
Holly Park Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holly Park Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Coding, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, Holly Park Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Bellevue Road, London, Barnet, N11 3HG |
| Headteacher | Ann Pelham |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 424 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.5% |
| School Capacity | 424 / 420 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6820th of 13,686
Nationally
1136th of 1,592
In London
67th of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
89
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 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
Bellevue Road, London
Barnet, N11 3HG
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