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Hollymount School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hollymount School is an academy converter primary school in Worcester, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 399 pupils, and a capacity of 393 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

399

Pupils

393

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Hollymount School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hollymount School?

The catchment area for Hollymount School is the geographic zone Worcestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Hollymount School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Worcestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 399 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 393 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →

Hollymount School: at or above its 393 place limit

Hollymount School has a published admission number of 393 places. 399 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 393 places. Worcestershire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.1% of pupils at Hollymount School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Worcestershire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Worcestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Hollymount School: School Information

Full address
Hollymount Road, Worcester, WR4 9SG
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
38.1% of pupils
DfE URN
140933

Other Primary Schools in Worcester

If Hollymount School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Worcester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hollymount School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hollymount School

What is the catchment area for Hollymount School?

The catchment area for Hollymount School is the geographic zone Worcestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hollymount School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hollymount School currently has 399 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 393 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hollymount School?

Admission to Hollymount School is managed by Worcestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Hollymount School cover?

Hollymount School is a primary school in Worcester, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hollymount School?

Hollymount School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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