Find out about the 'Holly Lodge Offer' at school open evening

At Holly Lodge Girls’ College, students will receive excellent teaching, outstanding pastoral care, and exciting enrichment opportunities, which together form 'The Holly Lodge Offer'.

The school believes that this offer, supported by high expectations and standards, has driven its impressive improvements since 2016, as reflected in its motto 'Expect to Achieve'.

Entering Holly Lodge, you will be struck by how lovely the campus is, before realising that the strengths of the school go far deeper.

You will experience the warm welcome from students and staff and appreciate the calm, purposeful atmosphere which permeates the school.

'Valued support'

The transformation of the school was recognised by Ofsted in 2019 when they were awarded a 'Good' status.

Inspectors noted that 'pupils enjoy coming to Holly Lodge. They feel safe and well cared for. Pupils value the support that they receive from their teachers. They are respectful to each other and to staff'.

One of the strengths of the school is its academic outcomes which have consistently improved since 2016 and are now among the best in the city at both Year 11 and Sixth Form.

This has been achieved through an ambitious, broad curriculum which is followed by all students and allows them to exceed their potential, preparing them to be productive and happy citizens.

Best possible outcomes

The school has particular strengths in English, Maths, French and Humanities and has an exceptionally strong range of successful vocational subjects.

These results, coupled with the extensive career guidance available, mean that students at Holly Lodge achieve the best possible outcomes, enabling them to move on to the next phase of their education.

At 16, this means the school’s thriving and