Holly House Special School
URN: 131322 • Chesterfield S41 9QR
Overview
- Name
- Holly House Special School
- URN
- 131322
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 37.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Marc Hughes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246450530
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street North, Chesterfield S41 9QR
Summary
Holly House Special School is a community special school located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, catering to children aged 7 to 14 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The school is designed for pupils who have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) and primarily supports those with autism, ADHD, attachment disorders, and anxiety. With a capacity of 43 students, Holly House provides a nurturing environment aimed at helping young people transition back into mainstream education.
The school emphasizes a therapeutic and enriching curriculum that fosters personal development and independence. Holly House promotes values of relationship, respect, and responsibility, creating a supportive community where students can thrive. The dedicated staff work to build ambition and self-esteem through engaging learning experiences, ensuring that all pupils feel valued and respected.
In addition to day placements, Holly House offers residential opportunities, allowing students to benefit from a structured 24-hour curriculum. This setting encourages the development of interpersonal skills and provides enriching experiences within the local community, further enhancing the educational journey of each pupil.
The school emphasizes a therapeutic and enriching curriculum that fosters personal development and independence. Holly House promotes values of relationship, respect, and responsibility, creating a supportive community where students can thrive. The dedicated staff work to build ambition and self-esteem through engaging learning experiences, ensuring that all pupils feel valued and respected.
In addition to day placements, Holly House offers residential opportunities, allowing students to benefit from a structured 24-hour curriculum. This setting encourages the development of interpersonal skills and provides enriching experiences within the local community, further enhancing the educational journey of each pupil.
Useful links
- Grebot Donnelly Ltd (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- School website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ashgate Croft School (65.1)
- Ashgate Croft School (63.6)
- New Direction (49.5)
- Esteem North Academy (49.4)
- Eastwood Grange School (45.7)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 7 - 14
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 43
- Pupils
- 43
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 9
- FSM %
- 76.70
- Open date
- 1997-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 43 | 34 | 9 | 43 | 76.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 45 | 39 | 6 | 43 | 73.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 45 | 39 | 6 | 43 | 84.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 45 | 39 | 6 | 43 | 84.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 43 | 39 | 4 | 43 | 81.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 44 | 42 | 2 | 43 | 70.50 |
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