SchoolScoresHolly Lodge Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Stratford Road, Ash Vale, GU12 5PX
01252 548390 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 March 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
123 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Surrey comparisons use the 152 of its 296 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 144 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 135th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 149th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 137th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 47 parents whose child had been bullied 120th highest of 125 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 6% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 109 parents who had raised a concern Joint 132nd highest of 149 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 26th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 137th highest of 152 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Surrey figures pool parents at the Surrey schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
63% — 3 points below the Surrey average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Surrey. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 65 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 152 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 119th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 261st highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 217th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 203rd highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 115th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 128th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 254th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.9 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 225th lowest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 44th highest of 295 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 49th highest of 296 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 139th highest of 273 state primary schools in Surrey. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- South Farnborough Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Farnborough Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marlborough Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Mytchett Primary and Nursery Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Farnborough Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Shawfield Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cross Farm Infant Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holly Lodge Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holly Lodge Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Holly Lodge Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Holly Lodge Primary Academy?
76% of the 123 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Holly Lodge Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holly Lodge Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 65 families put Holly Lodge Primary Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 48 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143809.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.