Hollybush Primary, Leeds
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hollybush Primary creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where all pupils feel they belong and are supported pastorally. The school prioritises disadvantaged pupils in its planning and offers a rich curriculum with memorable trips including visits to Whitby and local explorations. Staff build warm relationships with pupils, helping them develop confidence and respect for one another.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with open approach and clear responsibilities
- Warm, nurturing early years provision with focus on communication and phonics
- Inclusive approach with good support for pupils with special educational needs
- Well-planned personal development opportunities including trips and residential visits
- Consistent behaviour management with clear expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils leaving school unprepared for next steps, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics
- Attendance rates too low, especially for disadvantaged pupils
- Some teaching and learning not matched to pupils' identified needs
- Staffing changes have caused inconsistencies in curriculum delivery
- Leadership oversight of improvement actions needs to be clearer and more closely monitored
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs (participation tracked), house teams with external visitors, tranquility garden, Whitby coastal visits, local geography trips, overnight residentials, Restore mental health curriculum
Hollybush Primary is an improving school with a calm environment and strong pastoral support, but faces challenges with pupil achievement and attendance rates. Leadership changes have brought clarity to improvement plans, though it is early to see full impact.
At a Glance
40.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 65% to 61%. Maths has improved from 61% to 66%. Writing has remained stable at around 57%.
Class Sizes
22.4
Avg class size
24.8
Infant (KS1)
23.5
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
337 pupils
511 capacity
174 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leeds
Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
10,239
Applications
8,283
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.61949%
Overall absence
22.47557%
Persistent absence
307
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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