Hollymount School
About Hollymount School
Hollymount School in Worcester is a state primary that is genuinely popular with local families. The school has a capacity of 393 places but currently houses 399 pupils, meaning it is operating slightly above its official number. This is a school that families actively want: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 57 total applications for just 42 places, and every one of the 42 first-preference applicants was offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.36 tells you demand is healthy. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage, with 38.1% of children eligible for free school meals — well above the national average of around 23% and a clear signal that Hollymount serves a genuinely mixed catchment. The school is non-religious and co-educational, taking children from age 2 through to 11, and it offers its own nursery provision, which can be a real help for working parents looking for continuity from the earliest years.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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