Hollyfast Primary School

A good community school school in Coventry. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hollyfast Primary School.

Coventry, CV62AH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hollyfast Road
Coundon
Coventry, CV62AH
Phone
2476332521
Website
hollyfast.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103639
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hollyfast Road, Coundon, Coventry, CV6 2AH
Website
www.hollyfast.com
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
670 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
656
Free School Meals
12.5% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.8 (6.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
73
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
656 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aim high, grow within and reach beyond the stars."

Excellence Kindness Respect Courage Collaboration Perseverance

Head Teacher's Message

Gary Watson explains Hollyfast as a three-form entry school for ages 4-11 with a Pre-School, emphasising a family, inclusive ethos, bespoke curriculum, enrichment and strong pastoral care, and inviting visits.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Hollyberries Wraparound Provision Holly Berries (Breakfast and Afterschool Club)

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Lift between levels 2 disabled toilets Disabled hygiene suite with hoist Wheelchair access to all areas including field and playground Some specialist accommodation for 1:1 and small group work Emergency Evacuation plans written CCTV around the school

Curriculum Highlights

The Hollyfast Approach Curriculum Subjects Early Years Foundation Stage Enrichment Forest School Child Leadership Votes for Schools- Inspiring Change Hollyberries Wraparound Provision

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Hollyberries Wraparound Provision (Breakfast and Afterschool Club) available before and after school; bookings via MCAS; Holly Berries must be booked 24 hours in advance.

SEND Provision

SEND follows the SEND Code of Practice; school has a SENCO and Family Support Worker; referrals to outside agencies are undertaken with parental consent; individualised support and interventions.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated by Coventry City Council under the Coventry coordinated admissions scheme; Hollyfast publishes admissions policies for 2023.2024 and 2024.2025; Coventry City Council admissions portal is used for applications; catchment areas are listed on the admissions page.

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