Hollybrook Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close Southampton Hampshire SO16 6RN |
| Reference Number | 138898 |
Hollybrook Infant School is performing well, with an overall effectiveness rated as good. The school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and motivated to learn. The school has demonstrated strengths particularly in reading and phonics, with pupils achieving better than their peers nationally in core subjects. Additionally, the leadership is attentive to the needs of staff and pupils alike, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring their inclusion and success across the curriculum. There is strong parental support for the school's efforts and programs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 173 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.09%
Girls: 54.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.4% |
| African | 10.4% |
| Indian | 8.1% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 04 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 05 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Nov 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Hollybrook Infant School | |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 21 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve better than national peers in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Strong focus on phonics and early reading in the early years.
- Well-attended extra-curricular clubs enhance pupil engagement.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils enjoy a safe and happy school environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Sequencing of knowledge and skills in geography and history is not as strong.
- Expectations for learning in some foundation subjects are less ambitious.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hollybrook Junior School
Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane, Hollybrook School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RL |
0.04 miles |
|
Shirley Infant School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5LA |
0.54 miles |
|
Shirley Junior School
Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5XE |
0.54 miles |
|
Vermont School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
0.58 miles |
|
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Victor Street, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5LH |
0.9 miles |
|
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Warren Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6AY |
0.92 miles |
|
Oakwood Primary School
Sandpiper Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FD |
0.94 miles |
|
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1PX |
0.94 miles |
|
The Gregg Preparatory School
|
1.13 miles |
|
Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Sinclair Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8GF |
1.24 miles |
|
Foundry Lane Primary School
Foundry Lane, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3JT |
1.28 miles |
|
Bassett Green Primary School
Honeysuckle Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3BZ |
1.33 miles |
|
Swaythling Primary School
Mayfield Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3SZ |
1.36 miles |
|
Banister Primary School
Archers Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2LS |
1.39 miles |
|
Portswood Primary School
Somerset Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3AA |
1.46 miles |
|
Bevois Town Primary School
Cedar Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 6RU |
1.49 miles |
|
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY |
1.5 miles |
|
Fairisle Junior School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY |
1.5 miles |
|
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Milton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2HW |
1.53 miles |
|
Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3EP |
1.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU |
0.43 miles |
|
Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA |
0.48 miles |
|
Great Oaks School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
0.62 miles |
|
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5RL |
0.63 miles |
|
King Edward VI School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
0.88 miles |
|
Cantell School
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ |
1.05 miles |
|
Regents Park Community College
King Edward Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4GW |
1.25 miles |
|
New Avenue School
62 the Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XS |
1.33 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England School
Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5TE |
1.36 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FA |
1.43 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ |
1.56 miles |
|
The Cedar School
Redbridge Lane, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XN |
1.76 miles |
|
The Polygon School
Handel Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2FH |
1.76 miles |
|
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
1.84 miles |
|
Redbridge Community School
Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9RJ |
2.17 miles |
|
Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU |
2.28 miles |
|
Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FS |
2.58 miles |
|
The Gregg School
Townhill Park House, Southampton, SO18 2GF |
2.74 miles |
|
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA |
3.04 miles |
|
GLADE School
49 Junction Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3BU |
3.13 miles |