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Welcome to Hollydale Primary School
I am delighted to welcome you to our school website. Whether you are already part of our school family or are looking for the right place for your child to begin their educational journey, I hope this gives you a real flavour of life at Hollydale.
As a friendly, one-form entry community primary school for children aged 4 to 11, our size is one of our greatest strengths. With places for 210 pupils, every child is known by name,
celebrated as an individual, and supported to thrive. We know that the primary years lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning, and our core values are woven into everything we do.
At Hollydale, we are proud to be a truly inclusive and nurturing community where every child and every family feels welcomed, safe, and valued. We also know that children achieve their very best when school and home work hand in hand. From curriculum workshops to seasonal celebrations, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be an active part of your child’s school life.
The best way to experience the warmth and energy of Hollydale is to see us in action. We would love to show you around please contact our school office to arrange a personal visit.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family soon.
Mr Carl Vernalls
Executive Headteacher
Starting Reception in 2027?
If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 they will start reception in September in 2027. To help you make your choice for your child’s first steps into their learning journey, we have created a video of our amazing school to give you a warm Hollydale welcome.
To watch the video, please press play button icon at the centre of the adjacent video console.

Kingsdale Foundation secondary school transfer
Kingsdale Foundation School is an outstanding mixed, comprehensive secondary school and sixth form located in the London Borough of Southwark. Here is a summary of the school’s key features:
- Specialisms: The school has specialisms in Mathematics sports and the Performing Arts, reflecting its commitment to providing a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Academic Achievement: Kingsdale Foundation School is known for its strong academic performance, with a focus on high standards and excellence in education. It regularly achieves good results in both GCSE and A-Level examinations. is judged as outstadning by Ofsted.
- Facilities: The school has undergone extensive refurbishment, including state-of-the-art facilities for sports, performing arts, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.
- Extracurricular Activities: Kingsdale offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including music, drama, sports, and various clubs, promoting holistic development and engagement beyond the classroom.
We are very pleased to inform you that we have been given the great opportunity to become one of the few feeder schools to join Kingsdale Foundation School. We have six guaranteed places given to our Year 6 cohort. These places are allocated at random through a lottery process. This means that there are not specific selection criteria attached to it. However, any one can still apply for a place at Kingsdale Federation School following their admission process. For information please follow this link https://kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk/admissions/school-admissions
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