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Hollybush Primary School

East Hertfordshire, SG14 2DFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
26%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#13,415
of 13,686 nationally

About Hollybush Primary School

Hollybush Primary School in East Hertfordshire is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11, currently home to 204 pupils against a capacity of 240. That leaves some physical room, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 46 applications for 29 places, with 27 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.59, meaning nearly six in ten applicants miss out on their top choice. The school’s intake also stands out for its level of disadvantage: 35.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This context matters when looking at the school’s performance, as schools with higher FSM percentages often face additional challenges in achieving top academic outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFordwich Rise, Hertford, East Hertfordshire, SG14 2DF
HeadteacherJeremy Fisher
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)35.8%
School Capacity204 / 240 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballDanceFootballCricketTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChoirDramaEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: hollybush.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollybush Primary School

Hollybush Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.