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Hollywell Primary School

Broxtowe, NG16 2JLPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,265
of 13,686 nationally

About Hollywell Primary School

Hollywell Primary School in Broxtowe is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is running very close to full capacity with 209 pupils against a school capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.1%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is extremely strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 127 applications for just 30 places, with 47 of those coming as first preferences. Only 29 first-preference offers were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.23 applicants per place. This level of competition signals that Hollywell is a popular choice among local families, and the school’s non-religious character means it draws from a broad cross-section of the community rather than a specific faith group.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHardy Street, Hollywell Primary School, Nottingham, Broxtowe, NG16 2JL
HeadteacherElizabeth Ellis
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)19.1%
School Capacity209 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallGymnasiumICT SuiteSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketAthleticsGymnasticsSwimmingFootballCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: hollywellprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Hollywell 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.