About Us
Our Context
Holywood Primary School has a long history of providing education in the town of Holywood. Its origins can be traced back to the National Board School located on Church Road that opened 1845. The school opened under its current name in 1952 and on its current site on 1956. The school community came together to celebrate this 70th anniversary during the academic year 2025-2026.
Ethos and Vision – Happy, Safe, Succeeding Together
In the academic year 2025-2026, extensive work was done to evaluate the ethos and vision of the school. This resulted in a new school motto of Happy, Safe, Succeeding Together, and a new mission statement as detailed below.
Who We Are
Holywood Primary is a school where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. We do this by creating a welcoming, nurturing and fun environment that prioritises encouragement, motivation and care. The staff in the school are dedicated to providing each child with the best education possible. There is a strong focus on team work, support and pride in the school. Holywood Primary School is a longstanding part of the Holywood community and has supported children, families and charities for generations. It is an inclusive and diverse school community that promotes high standards and a sense of belonging.
What We Do
We do this by getting to know children as individuals. We provide a broad, balanced, child centred curriculum that is designed to both support and challenge pupils. We also ensure that individual needs are met through differentiation, adaptation and support. We create an environment where children feel like they belong, are proud of their school and are part of a community. In this environment children are motivated to learn and succeed. They develop independence, confidence and resilience through a wide range of opportunities, both inside and outside of the classroom.
What We Want
We want children to be happy in school. We want them to be confident, enthusiastic learners who are well mannered, respectful and who care for others. We want learning to be fun, engaging and tailored to each individual child. We work hard to develop supportive and trusting partnerships with parents and carers, focused on the shared aim of delivering the best education we can for every pupil.
Happy, Safe, Succeeding Together
School Expectations
At Holywood Primary School we aim to develop independent pupils, who feel happy and safe within their learning environment, and are able to work well with their peers. We do this through our whole school expectations - Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Respectful.
