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Hollydale Primary School.... any views please?

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nunheadlass

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I think it's a great school, with good staff and governors. Like any school it has it's problems but I think it is important to visit and chat to the staff to get a feel for the school. I can tell you why I like it, and why my youngest will follow her brother there in time, but I think you need to visit. Email if you do visit as I would be interested to know what you think.
clux

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Thanks nunhead lass, I really appreciate your reply.

We've just been offered a place there for my daughter to start in January - it wasn't on our list of 4, but now I've looked properly the results seem to be improving massively, and I'm hearing a lot of positive stuff about it. Very frustrating that its school holidays and I can't go for a visit now!

hpsaucey

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HI there. I looked at it for my boy - also starting Jan 2010 but at Ivydale. I really liked it. The only reason I didn't put it down was because nursery for my younger one is totally the other direction and it would have been a complete nightmare to get everyone to where they need to be every day. We were shown round by the head who I really liked. Parents I've met form there all seem to like it too! Good luck!!


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oldnewromantic

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Just to add, my daughter is going there from september. I was really reticent but now I've met the teacher, the headmistress, the other mums and one of the governors I feel much much better. I was told that they've had a stable board of governors for over 18 months now and that they are really turning the place around.
huncamunca

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I used to be a governor at Hollydale and have also worked as a part-time volunteer there. I think it is a lovely school. It has extremely dedicated teachers and support staff. An experienced and supportive senior management team. It's a creative school, with a friendly, down to earth and open approach.

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