SchoolScoresHolly Park Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Bellevue Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3HG
020 8368 1434 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 November 2018.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Barnet comparisons use the 47 of its 92 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 45 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 | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 30th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 29th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 25th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 19th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 66 parents who had raised a concern Joint 17th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 38th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Barnet figures pool parents at the Barnet 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
55 pupils in this year group.
49% — 23 points below the Barnet average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 14% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 58% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 108 | 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 Barnet. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 31 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 41st highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 36th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 55th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 56th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.9% | 55.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 40th lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 48th lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 42nd highest of 91 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 41% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 39th highest of 91 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 77th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 17.2%* | 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
- St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Garfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollickwood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerside Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coppetts Wood Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holly Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holly Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Holly Park Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Holly Park Primary School?
88% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Holly Park Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holly Park Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Holly Park Primary School as their first choice for 31 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 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 101286.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.