Marchant Holliday School
URN: 123920 • Templecombe BA8 0AH
Overview
- Name
- Marchant Holliday School
- URN
- 123920
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Sellick (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0196333234
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- North Cheriton, Templecombe BA8 0AH
Summary
Marchant Holliday School is an independent special school located in Templecombe, Somerset, catering specifically to boys aged 5-13 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school operates as a registered charity and provides both weekly boarding and day placements, with a current enrolment of 51 pupils against a capacity of 75. The institution is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of its students.
The school's ethos emphasizes the importance of self-worth, academic progress, and the development of life skills and moral values. Staff members are dedicated to ensuring high standards of care and education, working closely with pupils to promote positive relationships and a sense of well-being. The curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating creative learning experiences that inspire confidence and celebrate individual achievements.
Marchant Holliday School places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and child protection, supported by a committed governing body and effective collaboration with external agencies. The school aims to be a welcoming community for parents, encouraging their involvement in the educational journey of their children.
The school's ethos emphasizes the importance of self-worth, academic progress, and the development of life skills and moral values. Staff members are dedicated to ensuring high standards of care and education, working closely with pupils to promote positive relationships and a sense of well-being. The curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating creative learning experiences that inspire confidence and celebrate individual achievements.
Marchant Holliday School places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and child protection, supported by a committed governing body and effective collaboration with external agencies. The school aims to be a welcoming community for parents, encouraging their involvement in the educational journey of their children.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
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- Reporting Absence (sen)
- News, Events & Pupil Zone (calendar)
- Anti-Bullying Links (calendar)
- School Events (calendar)
- School Trips (calendar)
- Staying Safe (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Trips & Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Shapwick School (63.4)
- Dovecote School (62.8)
- Fiveways Special School (62.0)
- Wells Cathedral School (60.9)
- Buckland School (60.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 75 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 56 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 56 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 56 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 56 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 56 | 0.00 |
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