Holland House Infant School and Nursery has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It merged with another school.
Holland House Infant School and Nursery, Sutton Coldfield
Holland House Infant School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Sutton Coldfield, part of Broadleaf Partnership Trust. It was 87% full in 2025.
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Birmingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Holland House Infant School and Nursery in detail
Getting a place at Holland House Infant School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Holland House Infant School and Nursery as their first choice and 104 named it as one of their preferences, for 46 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holland House Infant School and Nursery are Town Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 85% maths); Town House Primary School (0.2 miles); Maney Hill Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 88% maths); and Hollyfield Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 72% maths).
Town Junior SchoolTown House Primary SchoolManey Hill Primary SchoolHollyfield Primary School
The trust
Holland House Infant School and Nursery is one of 7 schools run by Broadleaf Partnership Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Holland House Infant School and Nursery (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 36.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Asian (20%) and Mixed (15%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (15.4%) received SEN support and 4 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Holland House Infant School and Nursery had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sutton Coldfield Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holland House School (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 214 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).
Suspensions and exclusions
Holland House Infant School and Nursery recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Holland House Infant School and Nursery has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in February 2023. Before that, as Holland House Infant School and Nursery (URN 103360), it was rated Outstanding in June 2010.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Holland House is a caring, inclusive school where children feel happy and safe. Staff work hard to help all pupils succeed, with particular strength in teaching reading and supporting children with additional needs. The school offers a broad range of learning opportunities including visits, outdoor activities, sports and music to help children develop confidence and independence.
Key Strengths
- Consistent delivery of phonics programme with swift identification and support for pupils needing extra help with reading
- Very effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with staff knowing pupils well and providing tailored support
- Strong early years provision where children benefit from stimulating indoor and outdoor environments and careful focus on language development
- Ambitious, logically organised curriculum with strong staff expertise developed through research projects and ongoing professional development
- Positive behaviour culture founded on kindness and respect, with consistent implementation of behaviour policy creating a calm environment
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding effectively enough or recognise when pupils are ready to move on, meaning some pupils do not build knowledge as securely as they could
- Recent changes since joining the trust have negatively impacted the workload and well-being of some staff, and the trust has not sufficiently considered this impact
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Art clubs, sports clubs and competitions, choir (performs in local community), outdoor activities, educational visits
Holland House Infant School and Nursery is a friendly and welcoming school where pupils enjoy strong relationships with staff and gain a solid foundation of knowledge. The school has been judged as Good across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
13.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
26.4
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holland House Infant School and Nursery.
- Stagecoach Sutton Coldfield950m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Holland House Infant School and Nursery is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Birmingham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Holland House Infant School and Nursery from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Holland House Infant School and Nursery is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
157 pupils
180 places
23 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton Coldfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sutton Coldfield
Across Birmingham council
Places available
15,375
Applications
12,117
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
17.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
175
Total Pupils
96
Boys
79
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
15.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,274
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,726
Per pupil
£982k
Total funding
£38k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
9.8%
Persistent absence
102
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Holland House Infant School and Nursery
What is Holland House Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Holland House Infant School and Nursery has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in February 2023. Before that, as Holland House Infant School and Nursery (URN 103360), it was rated Outstanding in June 2010.
What is the catchment area for Holland House Infant School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Holland House Infant School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holland House Infant School and Nursery?
Holland House Infant School and Nursery was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 180 places.
How big are the classes at Holland House Infant School and Nursery?
Classes at Holland House Infant School and Nursery average 22.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Holland House Infant School and Nursery?
Holland House Infant School and Nursery has around 175 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holland House Infant School and Nursery?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Holland House Infant School and Nursery in 2024/25. 9.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holland House Infant School and Nursery?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Holland House Infant School and Nursery on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Holland House Infant School and Nursery have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Holland House Infant School and Nursery: Stagecoach Sutton Coldfield (950m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Holland House Infant School and Nursery?
Holland House Infant School and Nursery is at Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RE.