Hollyfield Primary School, Sutton Coldfield

In its own words: "The school day begins at 8.50am for all year groups (Doors open at 8.45am). Please ensure that your child arrives at school on time. We understand that children may be late because of medical or other appointments on occasions. If your child does arrive late to school they must be brought to the main office to be registered."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Hollyfield Primary School on behalf of the governors, staff and pupils here. As the Head Teacher at Hollyfield, I have the highest expectations for all our children and believe that every child is important."

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Hollyfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 62% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Hollyfield Primary School as their first choice and 129 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hollyfield Primary School are Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 90% maths); Whitehouse Common Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Town House Primary School (0.7 miles); and Town Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 85% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hollyfield Primary School.

Hollyfield Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Four Oaks Learning Trust For Excellence, an academy trust.

In 2026, 75 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 2 (0.5%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Sutton Coldfield Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Owen Court (opposite), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 209 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).

In 2024/25, Hollyfield Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 3.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hollyfield Primary School are Fairfax (0.1 miles), The Royal Sutton School (0.3 miles), Plantsbrook School (0.8 miles) and Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (1 mile).