Holly Trees Primary School
Vaughan Williams Way, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5RYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holly Trees Primary School is a primary school in Brentwood for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 12th of 17 primary schools in Brentwood. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 October 2012, report published 6 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 May 2023
Pupils enjoy being part of this happy, caring school community. Pupils know staff expect them to work hard and behave well. Pupils are motivated to meet these expectations. They take pride in their work. Pupils value being part of a school that looks after everyone. They appreciate that staff know them well. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are ably supported academically and personally by staff. Pupils understand the school rules and how these help them to stay safe. Pupils co- operate well. They respect each other's ideas. They concentrate fully on their learning in lessons. Pupils have positive working relationships with staff. Pupils know who to speak to if they have any worries. They are confident that adults will always listen and respond to their concerns. Bullying is rare and quickly dealt with. Pupils appreciate the wide range of learning experiences on offer. They value the opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Many pupils attend school clubs. Pupils look forward to going on trips, residential visits and attending sporting competitions. Members of the large school choir sing annually at London's O2 arena. Pupils are encouraged to look after the school environment. For example, older pupils enjoy looking after the beehives and harvesting the honey.
What the school should improve
- A few foundation subjects have recently had curriculum content updated. This means that teachers are still becoming familiar with the new knowledge they need to teach. As a result, pupils do not yet have the detailed knowledge leaders want them to have in these few subjects. Leaders need to support teachers to deliver these updated subjects as intended. Leaders then need to check that pupils are acquiring and securing this new knowledge well.
- In the foundation subjects, leaders do not check regularly enough what pupils have remembered. This means that leaders are not clear how successfully pupils are meeting the aims of their ambitious curriculum. Leaders should ensure that their checks demonstrate fully how well pupils are recalling and retaining the depth of knowledge intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Holly Trees Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warley Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ursuline Preparatory School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 98% met the expected standard |
| Hogarth Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Meacher
- Phone
- 01277212296
- Address
- Vaughan Williams Way, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5RY
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 132142
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.