Hollybank School
URN: 107796 • Mirfield WF14 0DQ
Overview
- Name
- Hollybank School
- URN
- 107796
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cara Broadbent (since 2025) , Head of Education
- Telephone
- 01924490833
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Roe Head, Mirfield WF14 0DQ
Summary
Hollybank School is a non-maintained special school located in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, catering to children and young people with profound and multiple disabilities. With a current enrollment of 37 pupils and a capacity for 45, the school provides a supportive and nurturing environment that focuses on ability rather than disability. The ethos of Hollybank is built around love, acceptance, and the celebration of individual differences, ensuring that each child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The school is part of the Hollybank Trust, which also offers residential care and a range of therapeutic services. This holistic approach allows families to focus on their roles as parents rather than caregivers, as the school provides 24/7 support tailored to the complex needs of its students. The curriculum is designed to be enriching and person-centred, incorporating various therapies and activities that promote engagement and learning.
Hollybank School is committed to fostering a sense of community, with services commissioned by multiple local authorities and a dedicated team of approximately 600 staff. The school’s facilities include sensory gardens and adapted play areas, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
The school is part of the Hollybank Trust, which also offers residential care and a range of therapeutic services. This holistic approach allows families to focus on their roles as parents rather than caregivers, as the school provides 24/7 support tailored to the complex needs of its students. The curriculum is designed to be enriching and person-centred, incorporating various therapies and activities that promote engagement and learning.
Hollybank School is committed to fostering a sense of community, with services commissioned by multiple local authorities and a dedicated team of approximately 600 staff. The school’s facilities include sensory gardens and adapted play areas, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Brian Jackson College (71.6)
- Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction (70.2)
- University of Huddersfield (70.2)
- Ethos College (69.4)
- Castle Hill School (67.6)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 45
- Pupils
- 37
- Boys
- 21
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- 51.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 37 | 21 | 16 | 45 | 51.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 38 | 19 | 19 | 45 | 39.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 45 | 61.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 40 | 61.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 40 | 60.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 40 | 4.80 |
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