SchoolScoresHollybrook Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane, Hollybrook School, Southampton, SO16 6RL
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 March 2015.
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 19 June 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
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Southampton comparisons use the 59 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 49 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 | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 19th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 20th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 35th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 12th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern Joint 24th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 30th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 87% | 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. Southampton figures pool parents at the Southampton 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
60 pupils in this year group.
68% — 11 points above the Southampton average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 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 Southampton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 58th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.3% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 82nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.8% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 72nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 69th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 80th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 67th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 6th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.7 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 27th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 16.8%* | 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
- Hollybrook Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
- Shirley Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Shirley Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shirley Warren Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwood Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gregg Preparatory School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Foundry Lane Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hollybrook Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hollybrook Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Hollybrook Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hollybrook Junior School?
90% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Hollybrook Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139632.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.