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Hollyfast Primary School

Coventry, CV6 2AHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
83 1st-choice / 85 places
Ranking
#5,439
of 13,686 nationally

About Hollyfast Primary School

Hollyfast Primary School has strong parent-demand signals. In the 2025/26 admissions round, 83 first-preference applications were received for 85 total places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.79 applicants per place. That level of competition suggests local families see it as a desirable option. The school is led by headteacher Gary Watson and serves children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary with a capacity of 670 pupils and currently 659 on roll, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.9%, below the national average, indicating a relatively less deprived intake. While the Department for Education’s Parent View survey data is not included here, the oversubscription figures alone point to strong local confidence in the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHollyfast Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV6 2AH
HeadteacherGary Watson
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils659
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity659 / 670 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketRoundersDanceCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirArt ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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