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Hollybrook Infant School

Southampton, SO16 6RNPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hollybrook Infant School

Hollybrook Infant School is a state primary in Southampton that serves 173 pupils, just shy of its 180-place capacity. The school's intake reflects a notably higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 16.8%, compared with the national primary average of around 23% — so it sits below the national figure but still indicates a significant level of disadvantage in the local community. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 115 applications for 48 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.4 applicants per place. Of those, 41 were first-preference applications, and all 41 received offers. This suggests that families in the area actively seek out Hollybrook, and the school is comfortably oversubscribed without being unattainable. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is co-educational for children aged 4 to 7. Headteacher Marcella Dobson leads a team that, according to the most recent Ofsted parent view snapshot (covering September 2024 to September 2025), enjoys overwhelming support: 97% of the 35 respondents would recommend the school to other parents.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close, Southampton, Southampton, SO16 6RN
HeadteacherMarcella Dobson
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils173
Free School Meals (FSM)16.8%
School Capacity173 / 180 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsDining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

SwimmingNetballCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollybrook Infant School

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