Holly Grove School
URN: 135014 • Burnley BB10 1JD
Overview
- Name
- Holly Grove School
- URN
- 135014
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Alty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282953710
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley BB10 1JD
Summary
Holly Grove School is a community special school located in Burnley, Lancashire, catering to 137 pupils with a range of learning difficulties, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, complex needs, and autism. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education within a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that each child is valued as an individual. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Together we Learn, Together we Achieve," which is reflected in their 10 Golden Rules.
The curriculum at Holly Grove is ambitious and engaging, designed to meet the varied needs of its pupils. The school benefits from state-of-the-art facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory studio, and soft play room, which enhance the learning experience. Additionally, an experienced multi-agency team of therapists provides essential support to help students flourish.
According to the latest Ofsted report from June 2023, Holly Grove School is characterised by strong, positive relationships between staff, pupils, and parents, creating a happy and safe environment. The school leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, ensuring that all pupils receive the necessary support to thrive.
The curriculum at Holly Grove is ambitious and engaging, designed to meet the varied needs of its pupils. The school benefits from state-of-the-art facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory studio, and soft play room, which enhance the learning experience. Additionally, an experienced multi-agency team of therapists provides essential support to help students flourish.
According to the latest Ofsted report from June 2023, Holly Grove School is characterised by strong, positive relationships between staff, pupils, and parents, creating a happy and safe environment. The school leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, ensuring that all pupils receive the necessary support to thrive.
Useful links
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- Ofsted Parent View (other)
- Schools Financial Benchmarking (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Broadfield Specialist School (67.1)
- The Heights Burnley (58.2)
- Rawdhatul Uloom (56.5)
- Ridgewood Community High School (54.5)
- Coal Clough Academy (53.6)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 137
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 47
- FSM %
- 38.00
- Open date
- 2005-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 137 | 90 | 47 | 38.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 82 | 39 | 35.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 119 | 91 | 28 | 36.10 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 119 | 91 | 28 | 36.10 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 112 | 91 | 21 | 41.10 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 113 | 95 | 18 | 44.20 |
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